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Volvo S40

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,997 cc

S40 GJHMOT history

S40 GJH is a blue diesel Volvo S40 first used on 26 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 179,558 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.

S40 GJH blue Volvo S40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jun 2027
Mileage
179,558 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,141 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 GJH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 GJH was last recorded at 179,558 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,550 miles · 22 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
7,141 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 179,558 miles
  • 2025 – 175,881 miles
  • 2024 – 166,378 miles
  • 2023 – 166,347 miles
  • 2021 – 157,555 miles
  • 2020 – 151,995 miles
  • 2019 – 140,243 miles
  • 2018 – 127,772 miles
  • 2017 – 121,338 miles
  • 2015 – 113,124 miles
  • 2014 – 105,475 miles
  • 2013 – 96,313 miles
  • 2011 – 73,141 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,558 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 29 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,558 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    179,558 miles
    Test number
    205509008908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail179,550 miles (+3,669)3 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,550 miles
    Test number
    966993086606
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass175,881 miles (+9,503)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    175,881 miles
    Test number
    316506624036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass166,378 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    166,378 miles
    Test number
    871402156518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass166,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    166,347 miles
    Test number
    821527308211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail166,347 miles (+8,792)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,347 miles
    Test number
    455540615889
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass157,555 miles (+5,560)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    157,555 miles
    Test number
    140951301606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass151,995 miles (+11,752)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    151,995 miles
    Test number
    234506040017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass140,243 miles (+12,471)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    140,243 miles
    Test number
    986312734571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass127,772 miles (+6,434)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    127,772 miles
    Test number
    783776137591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass121,338 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    121,338 miles
    Test number
    757647962368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail121,338 miles (+8,214)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,338 miles
    Test number
    651613623548
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass113,124 miles (+7,649)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    113,124 miles
    Test number
    752555559677
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front rack end slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOuter skin on centre section

  14. Pass105,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    105,475 miles
    Test number
    506754824296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail105,475 miles (+9,162)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,475 miles
    Test number
    747758294115
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCentre exhaust is in poor condition

  16. Pass96,313 miles (+23,172)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    96,313 miles
    Test number
    207952523186
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront discs worn

  17. Fail73,141 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,141 miles
    Test number
    127180111219
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass73,141 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    73,141 miles
    Test number
    598080911292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 GJH

Does S40 GJH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 GJH is valid until 22 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 GJH?
The MOT on S40 GJH is valid until 22 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 GJH done?
S40 GJH was recorded at 179,558 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 7,141 miles a year.
Has S40 GJH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 GJH has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on S40 GJH 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 GJH find?
S40 GJH passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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