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Volvo S40

Red · Petrol · 2004 · 2,521 cc

S40 FMWMOT history

S40 FMW is a red petrol Volvo S40 first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 1 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 91,547 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Aug 2027
Mileage
91,547 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,254 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 FMW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,521 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 FMW was last recorded at 91,547 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,546 miles · 23 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,254 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,547 miles
  • 2025 – 88,382 miles
  • 2024 – 84,076 miles
  • 2023 – 79,422 miles
  • 2022 – 75,085 miles
  • 2021 – 70,928 miles
  • 2020 – 66,541 miles
  • 2019 – 63,212 miles
  • 2018 – 57,067 miles
  • 2017 – 52,726 miles
  • 2016 – 49,159 miles
  • 2015 – 44,875 miles
  • 2014 – 39,842 miles
  • 2013 – 35,642 miles
  • 2012 – 32,774 miles
  • 2011 – 28,584 miles
  • 2010 – 22,923 miles
  • 2009 – 18,355 miles
  • 2008 – 14,713 miles
  • 2007 – 10,858 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,547 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryWhole underbody corroded but not seriously weakenedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,547 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    91,547 miles
    Test number
    955738598511
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWhole underbody corroded but not seriously weakened

  2. Fail91,546 miles (+3,164)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,546 miles
    Test number
    544187647554
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached strut top mount fractured (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWhole underbody corroded but not seriously weakened

  3. Pass88,382 miles (+4,306)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    88,382 miles
    Test number
    239542068975
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass84,076 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    84,076 miles
    Test number
    210957799645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail84,076 miles (+4,654)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,076 miles
    Test number
    524670263625
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass79,422 miles (+4,337)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    79,422 miles
    Test number
    676455252303
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass75,085 miles (+4,157)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    75,085 miles
    Test number
    124478414728
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass70,928 miles (+4,387)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    70,928 miles
    Test number
    663895486935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,541 miles (+3,329)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    66,541 miles
    Test number
    721726545472
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass63,212 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    63,212 miles
    Test number
    223867888873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail63,212 miles (+6,145)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,212 miles
    Test number
    368554153644
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  12. Pass57,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    57,067 miles
    Test number
    899760287448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail57,067 miles (+4,341)2 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,067 miles
    Test number
    457436502376
    • 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 Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass52,726 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    52,726 miles
    Test number
    290423846022
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

  15. Fail52,726 miles (+3,567)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,726 miles
    Test number
    687359889137
    • FailureFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both sides (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

  16. Pass49,159 miles (+4,284)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    49,159 miles
    Test number
    747149576222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    44,875 miles
    Test number
    831730975515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail44,875 miles (+5,033)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,875 miles
    Test number
    162140286431
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass39,842 miles (+4,200)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    39,842 miles
    Test number
    509606024280
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass35,642 miles (+2,868)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    35,642 miles
    Test number
    927128623215
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass32,774 miles (+4,190)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    32,774 miles
    Test number
    837310832278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,584 miles (+5,661)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    28,584 miles
    Test number
    546943721272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,923 miles (+4,568)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    22,923 miles
    Test number
    861101130232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,355 miles (+3,642)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    18,355 miles
    Test number
    230259819274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass14,713 miles (+3,855)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    14,713 miles
    Test number
    413419538200
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  26. Pass10,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    10,858 miles
    Test number
    354200627245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 FMW

Does S40 FMW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 FMW is valid until 1 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 FMW?
The MOT on S40 FMW is valid until 1 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 FMW done?
S40 FMW was recorded at 91,547 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 4,254 miles a year.
Has S40 FMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 FMW has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S40 FMW 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 FMW find?
S40 FMW passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside rear inner brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, and 1 more.

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