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Volvo S40

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,798 cc

S40 GDBMOT history

S40 GDB is a silver petrol Volvo S40 first used on 27 Mar 2006. Its MOT expired on 23 Jul 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 117,565 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2025.

S40 GDB silver Volvo S40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo S40, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Jul 2026
Mileage
117,565 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,796 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 GDB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
27 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 GDB was last recorded at 117,565 miles on 15 Jul 2025, 105 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,460 miles · 1 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
105 miles
Average per year
6,796 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 117,565 miles
  • 2024 – 110,669 miles
  • 2023 – 104,613 miles
  • 2022 – 96,750 miles
  • 2021 – 86,948 miles
  • 2020 – 77,547 miles
  • 2019 – 65,922 miles
  • 2018 – 56,303 miles
  • 2017 – 45,124 miles
  • 2016 – 36,510 miles
  • 2015 – 28,013 miles
  • 2014 – 19,460 miles
  • 2013 – 11,003 miles
  • 2012 – 10,289 miles
  • 2011 – 9,634 miles
  • 2010 – 8,586 miles
  • 2009 – 6,523 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,565 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Sterring rack damp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 13 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,565 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    117,565 miles
    Test number
    791172183063
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail117,565 miles (+105)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,565 miles
    Test number
    565645684412
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail117,460 miles (+6,791)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,460 miles
    Test number
    972167622248
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Blue smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass110,669 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    110,669 miles
    Test number
    910690867806
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  5. Fail110,666 miles (+6,053)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,666 miles
    Test number
    554233958822
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  6. Pass104,613 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    104,613 miles
    Test number
    351125209743
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySterring rack damp

  7. Fail104,613 miles (+7,863)5 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,613 miles
    Test number
    521706460861
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySterring rack damp

  8. Pass96,750 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    96,750 miles
    Test number
    817007280131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail96,750 miles (+9,802)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,750 miles
    Test number
    634566570389
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass86,948 miles (+9,401)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    86,948 miles
    Test number
    977185605503
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are wearing at edges
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust support has come away

  11. Pass77,547 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    77,547 miles
    Test number
    932443071854
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective broken off (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Fail77,547 miles (+11,625)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,547 miles
    Test number
    305829345261
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective broken off (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass65,922 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    65,922 miles
    Test number
    422209916335
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - worn down to secondary rubber inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail65,922 miles (+9,619)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,922 miles
    Test number
    724767234978
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - worn down to secondary rubber inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass56,303 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    56,303 miles
    Test number
    866653866224
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail56,303 miles (+11,179)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,303 miles
    Test number
    968381281260
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass45,124 miles (+86)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    45,124 miles
    Test number
    414508949475
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre 225/40 r18 yxl

  18. Fail45,038 miles (+8,528)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,038 miles
    Test number
    339027782771
    • FailureCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre 225/40 r18 yxl

  19. Pass36,510 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    36,510 miles
    Test number
    284050248306
    • AdvisoryItems removed from drivers view prior to test

  20. Fail36,505 miles (+8,492)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,505 miles
    Test number
    824545917351
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass28,013 miles (+8,553)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    28,013 miles
    Test number
    456393675011
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteHihg level brake light inop

  22. Pass19,460 miles (+8,457)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    19,460 miles
    Test number
    177381184491
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass11,003 miles (+714)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    11,003 miles
    Test number
    946204473098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass10,289 miles (+655)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    10,289 miles
    Test number
    119263682468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass9,634 miles (+1,048)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    9,634 miles
    Test number
    425517771063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass8,586 miles (+2,063)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    8,586 miles
    Test number
    523237560052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass6,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    6,523 miles
    Test number
    202152979087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass6,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    6,523 miles
    Test number
    150132579076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 GDB

Does S40 GDB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S40 GDB expired on 23 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S40 GDB?
The MOT on S40 GDB expired on 23 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S40 GDB done?
S40 GDB was recorded at 117,565 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2025, an average of 6,796 miles a year.
Has S40 GDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 GDB has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on S40 GDB 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 GDB find?
S40 GDB passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; front exhaust mounting defective.

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