Volvo S40
Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,997 cc
M5 VRWMOT history
M5 VRW is a blue diesel Volvo S40 first used on 4 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 163,579 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 163,579 mi
- At MOT on 13 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 19
- 17 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 8,270 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M5 VRW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- S40
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,997 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 4 Sept 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
M5 VRW was last recorded at 163,579 miles on 13 Dec 2025, 9,331 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 154,248 miles · 16 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 9,331 miles
- Average per year
- 8,270 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 163,579 miles
- 2024 – 154,248 miles
- 2023 – 143,183 miles
- 2022 – 134,835 miles
- 2021 – 124,070 miles
- 2020 – 116,124 miles
- 2019 – 105,741 miles
- 2018 – 94,501 miles
- 2017 – 82,366 miles
- 2016 – 79,310 miles
- 2015 – 73,796 miles
- 2014 – 65,880 miles
- 2013 – 57,409 miles
- 2012 – 49,868 miles
- 2011 – 42,655 miles
- 2010 – 37,278 miles
- 2009 – 30,192 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass163,579 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush bonding deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush bonding deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
19 tests since 27 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass163,579 miles (+9,331)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 163,579 miles
- Test number
- 771180703710
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush bonding deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush bonding deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass154,248 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 154,248 miles
- Test number
- 130372550486
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail154,248 miles (+11,065)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,248 miles
- Test number
- 914241495580
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass143,183 miles (+8,348)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 143,183 miles
- Test number
- 560357789125
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass134,835 miles (+10,765)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 134,835 miles
- Test number
- 105771186279
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass124,070 miles (+7,946)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 124,070 miles
- Test number
- 903860730329
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,124 miles (+10,383)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 116,124 miles
- Test number
- 442243193044
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBike rack removed prior to test due to blocking rear plate
Pass105,741 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 105,741 miles
- Test number
- 388812253123
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail105,741 miles (+11,240)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,741 miles
- Test number
- 438665436845
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass94,501 miles (+12,135)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 94,501 miles
- Test number
- 221600938625
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,366 miles (+3,056)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 82,366 miles
- Test number
- 716871773168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,310 miles (+5,514)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 79,310 miles
- Test number
- 892218624297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,796 miles (+7,916)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 73,796 miles
- Test number
- 101729757544
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,880 miles (+8,471)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 65,880 miles
- Test number
- 186558584244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,409 miles (+7,541)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 57,409 miles
- Test number
- 127430773291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,868 miles (+7,213)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 49,868 miles
- Test number
- 936037082259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,655 miles (+5,377)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 42,655 miles
- Test number
- 428454871269
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFront discs worn
Pass37,278 miles (+7,086)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 37,278 miles
- Test number
- 360336280427
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,192 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 30,192 miles
- Test number
- 584870309356
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about M5 VRW
- Does M5 VRW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 VRW is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on M5 VRW?
- The MOT on M5 VRW is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has M5 VRW done?
- M5 VRW was recorded at 163,579 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2025, an average of 8,270 miles a year.
- Has M5 VRW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M5 VRW has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on M5 VRW ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on M5 VRW find?
- M5 VRW passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush bonding deteriorated; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge; nearside rear inner brake pad(s) wearing thin pad, and 4 more.
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