Volvo S40
Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,948 cc
R993 FFAMOT history
R993 FFA is a silver petrol Volvo S40 first used on 25 Jun 1998. Its MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 38,372 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 28 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 38,372 mi
- At MOT on 10 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 381 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R993 FFA
- 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
- 25 Jun 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
R993 FFA was last recorded at 38,372 miles on 10 Sept 2025, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 38,364 miles · 9 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 8 miles
- Average per year
- 381 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 38,372 miles
- 2024 – 38,364 miles
- 2023 – 38,045 miles
- 2022 – 36,164 miles
- 2021 – 36,038 miles
- 2020 – 35,765 miles
- 2019 – 34,777 miles
- 2018 – 33,161 miles
- 2017 – 31,635 miles
- 2016 – 31,500 miles
- 2013 – 31,494 miles
- 2012 – 31,474 miles
- 2011 – 31,455 miles
- 2009 – 31,450 miles
- 2008 – 31,444 miles
- 2007 – 31,422 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass38,372 miles
- MinorHeadlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
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 Headlamp reflector slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2012
Full MOT history
21 tests since 16 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass38,372 miles (+8)3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 38,372 miles
- Test number
- 453143842060
- MinorHeadlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass38,364 miles (+319)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 38,364 miles
- Test number
- 228959672486
- MinorHeadlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass38,045 miles (+1,881)3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 38,045 miles
- Test number
- 310128548884
- MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass36,164 miles (+126)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 36,164 miles
- Test number
- 882079487306
- MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
Pass36,038 miles (+273)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 36,038 miles
- Test number
- 313830626262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,765 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 35,765 miles
- Test number
- 686611529963
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail35,760 miles (+983)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,760 miles
- Test number
- 767938910596
- MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass34,777 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 34,777 miles
- Test number
- 627598771291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,777 miles (+1,616)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,777 miles
- Test number
- 956537925485
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Pass33,161 miles (+1,526)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 33,161 miles
- Test number
- 865916615076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,635 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 31,635 miles
- Test number
- 842641859067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,634 miles (+134)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,634 miles
- Test number
- 297339200610
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Pass31,500 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 31,500 miles
- Test number
- 187361102027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,494 miles (+20)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 31,494 miles
- Test number
- 598707583118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,474 miles (+19)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2013
- Odometer
- 31,474 miles
- Test number
- 295837942461
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass31,455 miles (+5)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 31,455 miles
- Test number
- 278996611157
- NoteFront discs wearing
Pass31,450 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 31,450 miles
- Test number
- 111435289181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,450 miles (+6)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,450 miles
- Test number
- 970895989150
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Fail31,444 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,444 miles
- Test number
- 211153478149
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass31,444 miles (+22)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 31,444 miles
- Test number
- 702123778157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,422 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 31,422 miles
- Test number
- 162497367157
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about R993 FFA
- Does R993 FFA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on R993 FFA expired on 28 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on R993 FFA?
- The MOT on R993 FFA expired on 28 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has R993 FFA done?
- R993 FFA was recorded at 38,372 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2025, an average of 381 miles a year.
- Has R993 FFA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R993 FFA has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2020.
- Has the mileage on R993 FFA 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 R993 FFA find?
- R993 FFA passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2025 with 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: headlamp reflector slightly defective both; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen wiper blade defective both, and 1 more.
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