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Volvo S40

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,588 cc

S108 SLAMOT history

S108 SLA is a blue petrol Volvo S40 first used on 17 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2022 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 127,577 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Oct 2022
Mileage
127,577 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2022
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,793 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S108 SLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,588 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
17 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

S108 SLA was last recorded at 127,577 miles on 20 Oct 2022, 1,931 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,646 miles · 22 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
1,931 miles
Average per year
5,793 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 127,577 miles
  • 2021 – 125,646 miles
  • 2020 – 123,371 miles
  • 2019 – 121,297 miles
  • 2018 – 118,589 miles
  • 2017 – 114,187 miles
  • 2016 – 107,493 miles
  • 2015 – 100,363 miles
  • 2014 – 94,937 miles
  • 2013 – 88,819 miles
  • 2012 – 82,424 miles
  • 2011 – 75,522 miles
  • 2010 – 70,696 miles
  • 2009 – 63,439 miles
  • 2008 – 55,404 miles
  • 2007 – 46,851 miles
  • 2006 – 38,044 miles
  • 2005 – 29,066 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail127,577 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail127,577 miles (+1,931)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,577 miles
    Test number
    803778577910
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass125,646 miles (+2,275)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    125,646 miles
    Test number
    729061896886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass123,371 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    123,371 miles
    Test number
    788666370883
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail123,371 miles (+2,074)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,371 miles
    Test number
    581787104173
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass121,297 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    121,297 miles
    Test number
    633391836147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail121,284 miles (+2,695)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,284 miles
    Test number
    769195790458
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass118,589 miles (+4,402)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    118,589 miles
    Test number
    298112633407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass114,187 miles (+6,694)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    114,187 miles
    Test number
    282826228440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass107,493 miles (+7,130)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    107,493 miles
    Test number
    563062603270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass100,363 miles (+5,426)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    100,363 miles
    Test number
    856057398643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass94,937 miles (+6,118)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    94,937 miles
    Test number
    927435494214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass88,819 miles (+6,395)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    88,819 miles
    Test number
    169918063261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass82,424 miles (+6,902)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    82,424 miles
    Test number
    118562492259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass75,522 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    75,522 miles
    Test number
    898939971256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail75,522 miles (+4,826)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,522 miles
    Test number
    389319071261
    • FailureNearside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass70,696 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    70,696 miles
    Test number
    732784090240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail70,696 miles (+7,257)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,696 miles
    Test number
    604182890280
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  18. Pass63,439 miles (+8,035)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    63,439 miles
    Test number
    340373589404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,404 miles (+8,553)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    55,404 miles
    Test number
    872882398201
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to perish

  20. Pass46,851 miles (+8,807)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    46,851 miles
    Test number
    371303597491
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass38,044 miles (+8,978)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    38,044 miles
    Test number
    161456796201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,066 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    29,066 miles
    Test number
    880421795200
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCoverd fitted to sills
    • NoteNail in tyre

Questions about S108 SLA

Does S108 SLA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S108 SLA expired on 22 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S108 SLA?
The MOT on S108 SLA expired on 22 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S108 SLA done?
S108 SLA was recorded at 127,577 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2022, an average of 5,793 miles a year.
Has S108 SLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S108 SLA has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on S108 SLA 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 S108 SLA find?
S108 SLA failed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2022 with 6 major defects and 1 advisory: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; nearside front position lamp not working; nearside rear brake pipe excessively corroded, and 4 more.

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