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Volvo S40

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 2,435 cc

S40 ADTMOT history

S40 ADT is a silver petrol Volvo S40 first used on 1 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 165,940 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.

S40 ADT silver Volvo S40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo S40, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 May 2027
Mileage
165,940 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,433 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 ADT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 ADT was last recorded at 165,940 miles on 27 May 2026, 3,984 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
161,956 miles · 14 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,984 miles
Average per year
7,433 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,940 miles
  • 2025 – 161,956 miles
  • 2024 – 157,887 miles
  • 2023 – 149,539 miles
  • 2022 – 142,482 miles
  • 2021 – 137,108 miles
  • 2020 – 133,165 miles
  • 2019 – 127,511 miles
  • 2018 – 120,584 miles
  • 2017 – 114,145 miles
  • 2016 – 107,331 miles
  • 2015 – 98,841 miles
  • 2014 – 90,846 miles
  • 2013 – 82,806 miles
  • 2012 – 72,900 miles
  • 2011 – 64,147 miles
  • 2010 – 54,945 miles
  • 2009 – 37,649 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,940 miles
  • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront and rear subframe corroded

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,940 miles (+3,984)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2027
    Odometer
    165,940 miles
    Test number
    139835691135
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear subframe corroded
  2. Pass161,956 miles (+4,069)4 minor17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    161,956 miles
    Test number
    882345064912
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass157,887 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2025
    Odometer
    157,887 miles
    Test number
    855252419386
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail157,887 miles (+8,348)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,887 miles
    Test number
    834616400992
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass149,539 miles (+7,057)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    149,539 miles
    Test number
    889216302070
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass142,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    142,482 miles
    Test number
    187275099082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail142,482 miles (+5,374)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,482 miles
    Test number
    117324216791
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass137,108 miles (+3,943)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    137,108 miles
    Test number
    462210915152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass133,165 miles (+5,654)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    133,165 miles
    Test number
    797876893226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass127,511 miles (+6,927)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    127,511 miles
    Test number
    309004444206
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  11. Pass120,584 miles (+6,439)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    120,584 miles
    Test number
    677774066345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass114,145 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    114,145 miles
    Test number
    298718314632
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge slight wear (4.1.E.1)
  13. Fail114,154 miles (+6,823)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,154 miles
    Test number
    428586400685
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge slight wear (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass107,331 miles (+8,490)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    107,331 miles
    Test number
    973264202841
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass98,841 miles (+7,995)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    98,841 miles
    Test number
    675631545086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass90,846 miles (+8,040)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    90,846 miles
    Test number
    287262344048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass82,806 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    82,806 miles
    Test number
    298426253014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail82,806 miles (+9,906)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,806 miles
    Test number
    948256753092
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  19. Pass72,900 miles (+8,753)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    72,900 miles
    Test number
    696304752035
    • NoteAdvise engine mangement light dispayed
  20. Pass64,147 miles (+9,202)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    64,147 miles
    Test number
    477514051046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass54,945 miles (+17,296)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    54,945 miles
    Test number
    464498450006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    37,649 miles
    Test number
    624832359075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 ADT

Does S40 ADT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 ADT is valid until 27 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 ADT?
The MOT on S40 ADT is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 ADT done?
S40 ADT was recorded at 165,940 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 7,433 miles a year.
Has S40 ADT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 ADT has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2024.
Has the mileage on S40 ADT 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 S40 ADT find?
S40 ADT passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides; nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 3 more.

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