
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
Pass86,148 miles (+2,714)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 86,148 miles
- Test number
- 856581736115
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
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)
Pass50,002 miles (+6,948)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 50,002 miles
- Test number
- 207837615058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,054 miles (+2,995)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 43,054 miles
- Test number
- 987734314062
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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)
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)
Pass23,742 miles (+8,607)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 23,742 miles
- Test number
- 247624271043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,135 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 15,135 miles
- Test number
- 132827250433
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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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