Volvo S40
Green · Petrol · 2005 · 1,798 cc
S40 GCWMOT history
S40 GCW is a green petrol Volvo S40 first used on 3 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 4 Nov 2025 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 151,659 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Nov 2025
- Mileage
- 151,659 mi
- At MOT on 5 Nov 2024
- MOT tests
- 20
- 14 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,924 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S40 GCW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- S40
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,798 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 3 Mar 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Nov 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Nov 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
S40 GCW was last recorded at 151,659 miles on 5 Nov 2024, 5,723 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 145,936 miles · 20 Sept 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 5,723 miles
- Average per year
- 6,924 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 151,659 miles
- 2023 – 145,936 miles
- 2019 – 137,479 miles
- 2018 – 126,002 miles
- 2017 – 113,792 miles
- 2016 – 99,875 miles
- 2015 – 85,351 miles
- 2014 – 71,313 miles
- 2013 – 64,492 miles
- 2012 – 59,836 miles
- 2011 – 54,654 miles
- 2010 – 49,205 miles
- 2009 – 43,422 miles
- 2008 – 38,915 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass151,659 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Exhaust mounting defective Rear rubber split
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Coil spring corroded Both side's
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished with split's
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side's
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres Badly perished with split's
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
20 tests since 25 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass151,659 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 151,659 miles
- Test number
- 405872393719
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail151,659 miles (+5,723)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,659 miles
- Test number
- 635438155688
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass145,936 miles (+5)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 145,936 miles
- Test number
- 642805059296
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rear rubber split (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished with split's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side's (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres Badly perished with split's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail145,931 miles (+8,452)1 dangerous4 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,931 miles
- Test number
- 910042764830
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rear rubber split (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished with split's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side's (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres Badly perished with split's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass137,479 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 137,479 miles
- Test number
- 285997470595
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail137,477 miles (+11,475)2 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,477 miles
- Test number
- 778636559215
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MinorFront Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass126,002 miles (+12,210)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 126,002 miles
- Test number
- 894211071221
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryWipers smearing slightly
Pass113,792 miles (+390)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 113,792 miles
- Test number
- 172621051287
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail113,402 miles (+13,527)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,402 miles
- Test number
- 291054616420
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass99,875 miles (+495)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 99,875 miles
- Test number
- 588980808400
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wiper blade slightly smearing
Fail99,380 miles (+14,029)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,380 miles
- Test number
- 650400454268
- FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wiper blade slightly smearing
Pass85,351 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 85,351 miles
- Test number
- 490054574189
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Fail85,351 miles (+14,038)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,351 miles
- Test number
- 479545387653
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Pass71,313 miles (+6,821)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 71,313 miles
- Test number
- 369809534438
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,492 miles (+4,656)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 64,492 miles
- Test number
- 666559213209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,836 miles (+5,182)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 59,836 miles
- Test number
- 509282322249
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass54,654 miles (+5,449)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 54,654 miles
- Test number
- 339866131446
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass49,205 miles (+5,783)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 49,205 miles
- Test number
- 763845320291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,422 miles (+4,507)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 43,422 miles
- Test number
- 964669589112
- NoteRear tyres starting to wear
Pass38,915 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 38,915 miles
- Test number
- 592027208229
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about S40 GCW
- Does S40 GCW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S40 GCW expired on 4 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S40 GCW?
- The MOT on S40 GCW expired on 4 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S40 GCW done?
- S40 GCW was recorded at 151,659 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2024, an average of 6,924 miles a year.
- Has S40 GCW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S40 GCW has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on S40 GCW 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 GCW find?
- S40 GCW passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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