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Volvo S40

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,997 cc

S40 DVGMOT history

S40 DVG is a black diesel Volvo S40 first used on 17 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 171,954 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

S40 DVG black Volvo S40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
171,954 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,728 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 DVG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
17 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 DVG was last recorded at 171,954 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 1,727 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,227 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,727 miles
Average per year
9,728 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,954 miles
  • 2025 – 170,227 miles
  • 2024 – 168,012 miles
  • 2023 – 156,292 miles
  • 2022 – 141,189 miles
  • 2021 – 129,957 miles
  • 2020 – 113,352 miles
  • 2019 – 95,537 miles
  • 2018 – 84,283 miles
  • 2017 – 77,313 miles
  • 2016 – 68,318 miles
  • 2015 – 60,786 miles
  • 2014 – 52,486 miles
  • 2013 – 45,554 miles
  • 2012 – 36,783 miles
  • 2011 – 25,973 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,954 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderside and components undersealed

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,954 miles (+1,727)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    171,954 miles
    Test number
    260498572926
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside and components undersealed

  2. Pass170,227 miles (+2,215)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    170,227 miles
    Test number
    183407297409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass168,012 miles (+11,720)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    168,012 miles
    Test number
    795975688286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass156,292 miles (+15,103)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    156,292 miles
    Test number
    860334925653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass141,189 miles (+11,232)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    141,189 miles
    Test number
    590023264946
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass129,957 miles (+16,605)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    129,957 miles
    Test number
    160876241193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass113,352 miles (+17,815)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    113,352 miles
    Test number
    480174614722
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Pass95,537 miles (+11,254)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    95,537 miles
    Test number
    829782020899
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass84,283 miles (+6,970)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    84,283 miles
    Test number
    476548132866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,313 miles (+8,995)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    77,313 miles
    Test number
    588555521367
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre bald on inner shoulder
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  11. Pass68,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    68,318 miles
    Test number
    732653698357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail68,318 miles (+7,532)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,318 miles
    Test number
    718851563620
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  13. Pass60,786 miles (+414)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    60,786 miles
    Test number
    208409984567
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass60,372 miles (+7,886)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    60,372 miles
    Test number
    505364751510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,486 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    52,486 miles
    Test number
    416512884250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail52,486 miles (+6,932)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,486 miles
    Test number
    567122884287
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass45,554 miles (+8,771)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    45,554 miles
    Test number
    426640293231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,783 miles (+10,810)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    36,783 miles
    Test number
    828176482257
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass25,973 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    25,973 miles
    Test number
    359073561249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 DVG

Does S40 DVG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 DVG is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 DVG?
The MOT on S40 DVG is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 DVG done?
S40 DVG was recorded at 171,954 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 9,728 miles a year.
Has S40 DVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 DVG has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2016.
Has the mileage on S40 DVG 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 DVG find?
S40 DVG passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively both, and 1 more.

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