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Volvo S40

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,948 cc

R690 JSCMOT history

R690 JSC is a silver petrol Volvo S40 first used on 16 Feb 1998. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 22 of 32 MOT tests, with 70,484 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
70,484 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
32
22 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,687 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R690 JSC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,948 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
16 Feb 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R690 JSC was last recorded at 70,484 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,474 miles · 9 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
1,687 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 70,484 miles
  • 2024 – 62,611 miles
  • 2023 – 54,857 miles
  • 2022 – 54,413 miles
  • 2021 – 53,508 miles
  • 2020 – 52,278 miles
  • 2019 – 51,260 miles
  • 2018 – 50,440 miles
  • 2017 – 49,464 miles
  • 2016 – 48,545 miles
  • 2015 – 47,667 miles
  • 2014 – 46,788 miles
  • 2013 – 46,072 miles
  • 2012 – 45,100 miles
  • 2011 – 43,579 miles
  • 2010 – 42,057 miles
  • 2009 – 41,159 miles
  • 2008 – 40,427 miles
  • 2007 – 38,872 miles
  • 2006 – 37,396 miles
  • 2005 – 35,899 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,484 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front grease around track rod end bootRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear slight corrosion on brake discsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCorrosion on front engine mount bracketRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySlight corrosion on both rear wheel archRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySlight damage to both rear light lensRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Near Side & Off Side

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

32 tests since 9 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,484 miles (+10)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    70,484 miles
    Test number
    973868920028
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front grease around track rod end boot
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear slight corrosion on brake discs
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on front engine mount bracket
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on both rear wheel arch
    • AdvisorySlight damage to both rear light lens

  2. Fail70,474 miles (+7,863)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,474 miles
    Test number
    251989863340
    • MajorNearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front grease around track rod end boot
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear slight corrosion on brake discs
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on front engine mount bracket
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on both rear wheel arch
    • AdvisorySlight damage to both rear light lens

  3. Pass62,611 miles (+7,754)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    62,611 miles
    Test number
    127611440699
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass54,857 miles (+444)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    54,857 miles
    Test number
    370955468508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass54,413 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    54,413 miles
    Test number
    656940213743
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass54,413 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    54,413 miles
    Test number
    168757230519
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDamage Noted To N/S/R Light Lens
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Note , C V Gaiter Twisted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail54,413 miles (+905)2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,413 miles
    Test number
    304615382080
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDamage Noted To N/S/R Light Lens
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Note , C V Gaiter Twisted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass53,508 miles (+1,230)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    53,508 miles
    Test number
    256578386619
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass52,278 miles (+1,018)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    52,278 miles
    Test number
    427870018812
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side Marker Lamp Not Working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe Slight Corrosion

  10. Pass51,260 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    51,260 miles
    Test number
    965998710916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail51,210 miles (+770)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,210 miles
    Test number
    379512062607
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt And Lower Dust Cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Near Side & Off Side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A Lower Dust Cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Pass50,440 miles (+2)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    50,440 miles
    Test number
    165445482553
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Near Side & Off Side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  13. Fail50,438 miles (+974)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,438 miles
    Test number
    720264564691
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Near Side & Off Side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  14. Pass49,464 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    49,464 miles
    Test number
    155968631439
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail49,464 miles (+919)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,464 miles
    Test number
    136443598876
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass48,545 miles (+878)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    48,545 miles
    Test number
    368898288930
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass47,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    47,667 miles
    Test number
    837182348961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail47,667 miles (+879)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,667 miles
    Test number
    247348698571
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass46,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    46,788 miles
    Test number
    229391964236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail46,788 miles (+716)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,788 miles
    Test number
    355051564444
    • 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)

  21. Fail46,072 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,072 miles
    Test number
    476663563208
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  22. Pass46,072 miles (+972)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    46,072 miles
    Test number
    976803863200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    45,100 miles
    Test number
    815567252241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail45,100 miles (+1,521)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,100 miles
    Test number
    706767152236
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  25. Pass43,579 miles (+1,522)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    43,579 miles
    Test number
    566393341240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass42,057 miles (+898)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    42,057 miles
    Test number
    953649020259
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  27. Pass41,159 miles (+732)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    41,159 miles
    Test number
    940748339223
    • NoteNEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER TREAD SLIGHT WEAR

  28. Pass40,427 miles (+1,555)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    40,427 miles
    Test number
    852185938216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass38,872 miles (+1,476)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    38,872 miles
    Test number
    500998097146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail37,396 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,396 miles
    Test number
    612435386194
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  31. Pass37,396 miles (+1,497)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    37,396 miles
    Test number
    820235186191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass35,899 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    35,899 miles
    Test number
    481120165103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R690 JSC

Does R690 JSC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R690 JSC is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on R690 JSC?
The MOT on R690 JSC is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R690 JSC done?
R690 JSC was recorded at 70,484 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 1,687 miles a year.
Has R690 JSC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R690 JSC has failed 10 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on R690 JSC 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 R690 JSC find?
R690 JSC passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 8 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; offside front grease around track rod end boot, and 5 more.

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