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Volvo S40

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,948 cc

P4 DWNMOT history

P4 DWN is a black diesel Volvo S40 first used on 29 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 120,588 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

P4 DWN black Volvo S40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo S40, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jun 2027
Mileage
120,588 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,427 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P4 DWN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,948 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P4 DWN was last recorded at 120,588 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 5,485 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,103 miles · 12 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
5,485 miles
Average per year
7,427 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,588 miles
  • 2025 – 115,103 miles
  • 2024 – 111,131 miles
  • 2023 – 105,389 miles
  • 2021 – 92,799 miles
  • 2020 – 81,311 miles
  • 2019 – 61,284 miles
  • 2018 – 43,375 miles
  • 2017 – 32,757 miles
  • 2016 – 30,895 miles
  • 2015 – 26,774 miles
  • 2014 – 23,194 miles
  • 2013 – 18,624 miles
  • 2012 – 15,733 miles
  • 2011 – 11,740 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,588 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,588 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    120,588 miles
    Test number
    338852319613
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail120,588 miles (+5,485)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,588 miles
    Test number
    863246660087
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  3. Pass115,103 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    115,103 miles
    Test number
    981100455243
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail115,098 miles (+3,967)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,098 miles
    Test number
    133767708619
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass111,131 miles (+5,742)4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    111,131 miles
    Test number
    191535525415
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass105,389 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    105,389 miles
    Test number
    735723564992
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail105,383 miles (+12,584)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,383 miles
    Test number
    949892475272
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass92,799 miles (+11,488)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    92,799 miles
    Test number
    154159712995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass81,311 miles (+20,027)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    81,311 miles
    Test number
    650485937887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass61,284 miles (+166)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    61,284 miles
    Test number
    191675522806
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail61,118 miles (+17,743)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,118 miles
    Test number
    608803598032
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit above 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass43,375 miles (+10,618)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    43,375 miles
    Test number
    555843351586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass32,757 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    32,757 miles
    Test number
    359563909094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail32,757 miles (+1,862)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,757 miles
    Test number
    364351346223
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass30,895 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    30,895 miles
    Test number
    948899040373
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45r18 (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail30,895 miles (+4,121)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,895 miles
    Test number
    766696184586
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45r18 (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass26,774 miles (+3,580)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    26,774 miles
    Test number
    319756345124
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass23,194 miles (+4,570)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    23,194 miles
    Test number
    239666734149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass18,624 miles (+2,891)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    18,624 miles
    Test number
    387456333114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,733 miles (+3,993)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    15,733 miles
    Test number
    927414082285
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass11,740 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    11,740 miles
    Test number
    676006781229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P4 DWN

Does P4 DWN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P4 DWN is valid until 21 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on P4 DWN?
The MOT on P4 DWN is valid until 21 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P4 DWN done?
P4 DWN was recorded at 120,588 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 7,427 miles a year.
Has P4 DWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P4 DWN has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on P4 DWN 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 P4 DWN find?
P4 DWN passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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