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Volvo S40

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc

S40 FDLMOT history

S40 FDL is a blue diesel Volvo S40 first used on 2 Dec 2008. Its MOT expired on 27 Feb 2025 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 81,331 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2024.

S40 FDL blue Volvo S40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo S40, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Feb 2025
Mileage
81,331 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2024
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,200 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 FDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
2 Dec 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 FDL was last recorded at 81,331 miles on 28 Feb 2024, 4,773 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,558 miles · 9 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
4,773 miles
Average per year
5,200 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 81,331 miles
  • 2023 – 76,558 miles
  • 2021 – 67,089 miles
  • 2020 – 60,917 miles
  • 2019 – 58,422 miles
  • 2018 – 55,414 miles
  • 2017 – 50,681 miles
  • 2016 – 44,891 miles
  • 2015 – 40,430 miles
  • 2014 – 34,091 miles
  • 2013 – 24,222 miles
  • 2011 – 17,448 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,331 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 16 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,331 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    81,331 miles
    Test number
    675246162289
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail81,331 miles (+4,773)4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,331 miles
    Test number
    782333958642
    • Repaired at testHydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid slave cylinder (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass76,558 miles (+109)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    76,558 miles
    Test number
    823468083916
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail76,449 miles (+9,360)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,449 miles
    Test number
    976345416504
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass67,089 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    67,089 miles
    Test number
    686376235989
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  6. Fail67,089 miles (+6,172)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,089 miles
    Test number
    400013591072
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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 Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  7. Pass60,917 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    60,917 miles
    Test number
    814433101827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail60,916 miles (+2,494)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,916 miles
    Test number
    774948795439
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  9. Pass58,422 miles (+3,008)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    58,422 miles
    Test number
    568231526006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass55,414 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    55,414 miles
    Test number
    299839337115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  11. Fail55,412 miles (+4,731)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,412 miles
    Test number
    958748503874
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass50,681 miles (+5,790)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    50,681 miles
    Test number
    718925089247
    • AdvisorySome movement in both front lower arm rear bushes
  13. Pass44,891 miles (+4,461)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    44,891 miles
    Test number
    962564278227
    • AdvisorySome play in both front lower arm rear bushes
  14. Pass40,430 miles (+6,339)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    40,430 miles
    Test number
    828446135133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,091 miles (+9,869)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    34,091 miles
    Test number
    367669744291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,222 miles (+6,412)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    24,222 miles
    Test number
    326139943297
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass17,810 miles (+362)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    17,810 miles
    Test number
    358807903061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass17,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    17,448 miles
    Test number
    528190121366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 FDL

Does S40 FDL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S40 FDL expired on 27 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S40 FDL?
The MOT on S40 FDL expired on 27 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S40 FDL done?
S40 FDL was recorded at 81,331 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2024, an average of 5,200 miles a year.
Has S40 FDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 FDL has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on S40 FDL 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 FDL find?
S40 FDL passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2024 with 2 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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