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Volvo S40

Green · Petrol · 2003 · 1,783 cc

R16 ARLMOT history

R16 ARL is a green petrol Volvo S40 first used on 17 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 29 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 53,470 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Oct 2024
Mileage
53,470 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2024
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,347 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 ARL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,783 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

R16 ARL was last recorded at 53,470 miles on 21 Oct 2024, 1,020 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,450 miles · 30 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
1,020 miles
Average per year
2,347 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 53,470 miles
  • 2023 – 52,450 miles
  • 2022 – 50,986 miles
  • 2021 – 49,522 miles
  • 2020 – 47,834 miles
  • 2019 – 45,982 miles
  • 2018 – 43,301 miles
  • 2017 – 41,225 miles
  • 2016 – 38,496 miles
  • 2015 – 35,801 miles
  • 2014 – 32,481 miles
  • 2013 – 29,984 miles
  • 2012 – 27,101 miles
  • 2011 – 24,383 miles
  • 2010 – 21,882 miles
  • 2009 – 19,331 miles
  • 2008 – 16,561 miles
  • 2007 – 13,910 miles
  • 2006 – 11,145 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail53,470 miles
  • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))
  • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 10 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail53,470 miles (+1,020)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,470 miles
    Test number
    833649452330
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass52,450 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    52,450 miles
    Test number
    718324432295
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail52,445 miles (+1,459)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,445 miles
    Test number
    232030139359
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass50,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    50,986 miles
    Test number
    471259589615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail50,984 miles (+1,462)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,984 miles
    Test number
    844016094093
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  6. Pass49,522 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    49,522 miles
    Test number
    940019496280
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail49,522 miles (+1,688)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,522 miles
    Test number
    484915521498
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass47,834 miles (+1,852)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    47,834 miles
    Test number
    155652724180
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Pass45,982 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    45,982 miles
    Test number
    775717994594
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail45,963 miles (+2,662)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,963 miles
    Test number
    467365388923
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass43,301 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    43,301 miles
    Test number
    375705783519
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber corroded

  12. Fail43,301 miles (+2,076)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,301 miles
    Test number
    250472718648
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber corroded

  13. Pass41,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    41,225 miles
    Test number
    185034774780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail41,225 miles (+2,729)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,225 miles
    Test number
    774148426746
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass38,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    38,496 miles
    Test number
    452080895399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail38,496 miles (+2,695)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,496 miles
    Test number
    138598731298
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass35,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    35,801 miles
    Test number
    205935019523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail35,801 miles (+3,320)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,801 miles
    Test number
    247354218976
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking brake hose ferrule leaking through corrosion (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Pass32,481 miles (+2,497)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    32,481 miles
    Test number
    945856994276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,984 miles (+2,883)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    29,984 miles
    Test number
    627746693282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,101 miles (+2,718)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    27,101 miles
    Test number
    847679892206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,383 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    24,383 miles
    Test number
    178259291297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail24,383 miles (+2,501)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,383 miles
    Test number
    377309291496
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass21,882 miles (+2,551)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    21,882 miles
    Test number
    102789190267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass19,331 miles (+2,770)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    19,331 miles
    Test number
    502692709365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass16,561 miles (+2,651)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    16,561 miles
    Test number
    741664488200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass13,910 miles (+2,765)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    13,910 miles
    Test number
    411563087232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass11,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    11,145 miles
    Test number
    234613186235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R16 ARL

Does R16 ARL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R16 ARL expired on 29 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R16 ARL?
The MOT on R16 ARL expired on 29 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R16 ARL done?
R16 ARL was recorded at 53,470 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2024, an average of 2,347 miles a year.
Has R16 ARL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 ARL has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on R16 ARL 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 R16 ARL find?
R16 ARL failed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2024 with 4 major defects and 4 advisories: offside headlamp not working on dipped beam; offside power steering ram leaking; offside steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 5 more.

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