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Volvo S40

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,798 cc

S40 DKCMOT history

S40 DKC is a grey petrol Volvo S40 first used on 22 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 11 May 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 86,830 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2022.

S40 DKC grey Volvo S40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo S40, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 May 2023
Mileage
86,830 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,913 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 DKC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
22 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 May 2023
Latest MOT test
12 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 DKC was last recorded at 86,830 miles on 12 May 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 May 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Mar 2013: 40,059 miles, lower than 322,846 miles on 15 Mar 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
86,830 miles · 11 May 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,913 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 86,830 miles
  • 2021 – 86,148 miles
  • 2020 – 83,434 miles
  • 2019 – 79,652 miles
  • 2018 – 75,775 miles
  • 2017 – 69,566 miles
  • 2016 – 63,474 miles
  • 2015 – 50,002 miles
  • 2014 – 43,054 miles
  • 2013 – 40,059 miles
  • 2012 – 322,846 miles
  • 2011 – 23,742 miles
  • 2010 – 15,135 miles
  • 2009 – 8,606 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,830 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section clamp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Tailpipe of exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,830 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    86,830 miles
    Test number
    412393808390
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail86,830 miles (+682)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,830 miles
    Test number
    636627797630
    • MajorFront Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorFront Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass86,148 miles (+2,714)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    86,148 miles
    Test number
    856581736115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass83,434 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    83,434 miles
    Test number
    772279696487
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryTailpipe of exhaust corroded
  5. Fail83,434 miles (+3,782)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,434 miles
    Test number
    128205103156
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryTailpipe of exhaust corroded
  6. Pass79,652 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    79,652 miles
    Test number
    746220522017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail79,652 miles (+3,877)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,652 miles
    Test number
    666681228814
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn And badly warped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass75,775 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    75,775 miles
    Test number
    611028016760
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Fail75,775 miles (+6,209)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,775 miles
    Test number
    920466506116
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass69,566 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    69,566 miles
    Test number
    267641790486
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Fail69,566 miles (+6,092)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,566 miles
    Test number
    471451053226
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass63,474 miles (+6,032)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    63,474 miles
    Test number
    240452108466
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  13. Pass57,442 miles (+7,440)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    57,442 miles
    Test number
    746576136966
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass50,002 miles (+6,948)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    50,002 miles
    Test number
    207837615058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,054 miles (+2,995)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    43,054 miles
    Test number
    987734314062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,059 miles (-282,787)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    40,059 miles
    Test number
    457944473056
    • NoteSlight bind on the o/s/r brake
  17. Pass322,846 miles (+290,562)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    322,846 miles
    Test number
    768065372057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
  18. Fail32,284 miles (+8,542)1 dangerous5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,284 miles
    Test number
    769123972053
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass23,742 miles (+8,607)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    23,742 miles
    Test number
    247624271043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,135 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    15,135 miles
    Test number
    132827250433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail15,135 miles (+6,529)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,135 miles
    Test number
    552317450022
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • NoteN/s & o/s/f tyres cut on the side walls but not through to the cords
  22. Pass8,606 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    8,606 miles
    Test number
    302068849006
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteSmall cut in osf tyre sidewall

Questions about S40 DKC

Does S40 DKC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S40 DKC expired on 11 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S40 DKC?
The MOT on S40 DKC expired on 11 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S40 DKC done?
S40 DKC was recorded at 86,830 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2022, an average of 5,913 miles a year.
Has S40 DKC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 DKC has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2022.
Has the mileage on S40 DKC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Mar 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S40 DKC find?
S40 DKC passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2022 with 2 advisories: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear coil spring corroded both sides.

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