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Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,596 cc

S40 FCSMOT history

S40 FCS is a silver petrol Volvo S40 first used on 9 Mar 2006. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2025 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 92,939 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2024.

S40 FCS silver Volvo S40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo S40, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Oct 2025
Mileage
92,939 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2024
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,739 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 FCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
9 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 FCS was last recorded at 92,939 miles on 22 Oct 2024, 2,514 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,425 miles · 22 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
2,514 miles
Average per year
4,739 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 92,939 miles
  • 2023 – 90,425 miles
  • 2021 – 85,956 miles
  • 2020 – 82,582 miles
  • 2019 – 79,811 miles
  • 2018 – 72,944 miles
  • 2017 – 62,493 miles
  • 2016 – 55,945 miles
  • 2015 – 49,969 miles
  • 2014 – 45,710 miles
  • 2013 – 39,903 miles
  • 2012 – 35,659 miles
  • 2011 – 30,514 miles
  • 2010 – 25,128 miles
  • 2009 – 18,904 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,939 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023

  • Front and n/s rear tyres wearing inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front n/s disc surface corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear suspension corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 9 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,939 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    92,939 miles
    Test number
    106060960404
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail92,937 miles (+2,512)5 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,937 miles
    Test number
    674145578724
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass90,425 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    90,425 miles
    Test number
    854809332190
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront and n/s rear tyres wearing inner edges
    • AdvisoryFront n/s disc surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  4. Fail90,423 miles (+5)1 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,423 miles
    Test number
    637587199988
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryFront and n/s rear tyres wearing inner edges
    • AdvisoryFront n/s disc surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  5. Fail90,418 miles (+4,462)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,418 miles
    Test number
    490698418995
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass85,956 miles (+3,374)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    85,956 miles
    Test number
    759613452466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass82,582 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    82,582 miles
    Test number
    101157451461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail82,570 miles (+2,759)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,570 miles
    Test number
    227019666371
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront 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))

  9. Pass79,811 miles (+6,867)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    79,811 miles
    Test number
    299379574241
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass72,944 miles (+4,580)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    72,944 miles
    Test number
    561898165863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass68,364 miles (+5,871)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    68,364 miles
    Test number
    610838121527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,493 miles (+6,548)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    62,493 miles
    Test number
    187653141125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,945 miles (+5,976)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    55,945 miles
    Test number
    828287080524
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Pass49,969 miles (+4,259)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    49,969 miles
    Test number
    586902265036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,710 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    45,710 miles
    Test number
    548214364038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail45,710 miles (+5,807)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,710 miles
    Test number
    877374964076
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

  17. Pass39,903 miles (+4,244)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    39,903 miles
    Test number
    725434663059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,659 miles (+5,145)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    35,659 miles
    Test number
    928796862089
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass30,514 miles (+5,386)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    30,514 miles
    Test number
    117477261404
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres are perrished on side walls dot codes 2005

  20. Pass25,128 miles (+6,224)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    25,128 miles
    Test number
    164778760402
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass18,904 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    18,904 miles
    Test number
    880678169005
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about S40 FCS

Does S40 FCS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S40 FCS expired on 21 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S40 FCS?
The MOT on S40 FCS expired on 21 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S40 FCS done?
S40 FCS was recorded at 92,939 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2024, an average of 4,739 miles a year.
Has S40 FCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 FCS has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on S40 FCS 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 FCS find?
S40 FCS passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2024 with 10 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 7 more.

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