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Volvo S40

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc

S40 EFUMOT history

S40 EFU is a black petrol Volvo S40 first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 25 Oct 2023 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 62,730 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2022.

S40 EFU black Volvo S40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Oct 2023
Mileage
62,730 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2022
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,483 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 EFU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 EFU was last recorded at 62,730 miles on 20 Oct 2022, 766 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,964 miles · 21 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
766 miles
Average per year
3,483 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 62,730 miles
  • 2021 – 61,964 miles
  • 2020 – 61,481 miles
  • 2019 – 61,175 miles
  • 2018 – 60,254 miles
  • 2017 – 59,582 miles
  • 2016 – 57,918 miles
  • 2015 – 56,302 miles
  • 2014 – 54,820 miles
  • 2013 – 53,460 miles
  • 2012 – 36,690 miles
  • 2011 – 22,342 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,730 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront suspension and steering components corroded

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 17 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,730 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    62,730 miles
    Test number
    542368868578
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension and steering components corroded

  2. Fail62,730 miles (+766)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,730 miles
    Test number
    968374257801
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension and steering components corroded

  3. Pass61,964 miles (+483)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    61,964 miles
    Test number
    951613267330
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass61,481 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    61,481 miles
    Test number
    750311412860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail61,481 miles (+306)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,481 miles
    Test number
    943238696244
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass61,175 miles (+921)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    61,175 miles
    Test number
    637785173933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass60,254 miles (+672)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    60,254 miles
    Test number
    283599244792
    • 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))

  8. Pass59,582 miles (+1,664)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    59,582 miles
    Test number
    875457162605
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass57,918 miles (+1,616)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    57,918 miles
    Test number
    827330230035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass56,302 miles (+1,482)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    56,302 miles
    Test number
    250250657873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass54,820 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    54,820 miles
    Test number
    995820984202
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteFront and rear discs high spots due to surface corrosion
    • NoteHeatshield insecure
    • NoteService light on

  12. Fail54,820 miles (+1,360)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,820 miles
    Test number
    687490284204
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteFront and rear discs high spots due to surface corrosion
    • NoteHeatshield insecure
    • NoteService light on

  13. Fail53,460 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,460 miles
    Test number
    356229893298
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass53,460 miles (+5,954)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    53,460 miles
    Test number
    679139793255
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass47,506 miles (+10,816)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    47,506 miles
    Test number
    536908633050
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass36,690 miles (+14,348)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    36,690 miles
    Test number
    869230292067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    22,342 miles
    Test number
    119846471074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 EFU

Does S40 EFU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S40 EFU expired on 25 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S40 EFU?
The MOT on S40 EFU expired on 25 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S40 EFU done?
S40 EFU was recorded at 62,730 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2022, an average of 3,483 miles a year.
Has S40 EFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 EFU has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on S40 EFU 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 EFU find?
S40 EFU passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2022 with 3 advisories: front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s; power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all; front suspension and steering components corroded.

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