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Volvo S40

Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 1,783 cc

S21 EGAMOT history

S21 EGA is a grey petrol Volvo S40 first used on 1 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 29 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 34 MOT tests, with 210,837 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Nov 2026
Mileage
210,837 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
34
21 passed · 13 failed
Per year
8,378 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S21 EGA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,783 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S21 EGA was last recorded at 210,837 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 9,165 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
201,672 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
9,165 miles
Average per year
8,378 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 210,837 miles
  • 2024 – 201,672 miles
  • 2023 – 195,590 miles
  • 2022 – 182,551 miles
  • 2021 – 174,590 miles
  • 2020 – 169,654 miles
  • 2019 – 167,701 miles
  • 2018 – 161,186 miles
  • 2017 – 152,468 miles
  • 2016 – 145,653 miles
  • 2015 – 136,142 miles
  • 2014 – 130,885 miles
  • 2013 – 117,961 miles
  • 2012 – 107,071 miles
  • 2011 – 96,664 miles
  • 2010 – 84,357 miles
  • 2009 – 71,146 miles
  • 2008 – 61,157 miles
  • 2007 – 56,029 miles
  • 2006 – 50,125 miles
  • 2005 – 44,169 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass210,837 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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 Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

34 tests since 28 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass210,837 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    210,837 miles
    Test number
    789200202080
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail210,837 miles (+9,165)3 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,837 miles
    Test number
    905010231203
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass201,672 miles (+13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    201,672 miles
    Test number
    428179163467
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail201,659 miles (+6,069)2 dangerous6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,659 miles
    Test number
    672328616694
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement dog bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement dogbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement dog bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass195,590 miles (+13,039)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    195,590 miles
    Test number
    433826854230
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass182,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    182,551 miles
    Test number
    317488603482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail182,551 miles (+7,961)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,551 miles
    Test number
    267145754814
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass174,590 miles (+4,936)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    174,590 miles
    Test number
    845167946071
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Within tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass169,654 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    169,654 miles
    Test number
    923675791904
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail169,654 miles (+1,953)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,654 miles
    Test number
    159489208749
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass167,701 miles (+79)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    167,701 miles
    Test number
    147913562033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail167,622 miles (+6,436)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,622 miles
    Test number
    703372823636
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear droplink rubbers worn

  13. Pass161,186 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    161,186 miles
    Test number
    101333373466
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Fail161,186 miles (+8,718)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,186 miles
    Test number
    753093648993
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass152,468 miles (+6,815)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    152,468 miles
    Test number
    460275005982
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt wishbone (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front play in bearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass145,653 miles (+9,511)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    145,653 miles
    Test number
    624578861212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass136,142 miles (+61)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    136,142 miles
    Test number
    411657639657
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (6.3.1d)

  18. Fail136,081 miles (+5,196)6 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,081 miles
    Test number
    687081106283
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Steering system excessively rough mount (2.2.D.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass130,885 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    130,885 miles
    Test number
    458890754497
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail130,885 miles (+12,924)7 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,885 miles
    Test number
    427824944365
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail117,961 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,961 miles
    Test number
    256580653389
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass117,961 miles (+10,890)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    117,961 miles
    Test number
    488470853388
    • AdvisoryRear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass107,071 miles (+111)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    107,071 miles
    Test number
    987826342395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

  24. Fail106,960 miles (+10,296)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,960 miles
    Test number
    858169232325
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

  25. Pass96,664 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    96,664 miles
    Test number
    657663641358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail96,664 miles (+12,307)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,664 miles
    Test number
    986713841353
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass84,357 miles (+13,211)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    84,357 miles
    Test number
    230530950335
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • NoteRear offside tyre side wall perishing and getting cracked

  28. Fail71,146 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,146 miles
    Test number
    452038359489
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  29. Pass71,146 miles (+9,989)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    71,146 miles
    Test number
    772138859394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass61,157 miles (+5,067)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    61,157 miles
    Test number
    440606168399
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass56,090 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    56,090 miles
    Test number
    433164508099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail56,029 miles (+5,904)2 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,029 miles
    Test number
    953262257302
    • DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteTravel on parking brake lever

  33. Pass50,125 miles (+5,956)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    50,125 miles
    Test number
    673083856314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass44,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    44,169 miles
    Test number
    303892465372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S21 EGA

Does S21 EGA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S21 EGA is valid until 29 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S21 EGA?
The MOT on S21 EGA is valid until 29 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S21 EGA done?
S21 EGA was recorded at 210,837 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 8,378 miles a year.
Has S21 EGA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S21 EGA has failed 13 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S21 EGA 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 S21 EGA find?
S21 EGA passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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