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Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,400 cc

S40 GKYMOT history

S40 GKY is a black diesel Volvo S40 first used on 16 Dec 2008. Its MOT is valid until 14 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 113,119 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

S40 GKY black Volvo S40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo S40, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Feb 2027
Mileage
113,119 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,903 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 GKY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
16 Dec 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 GKY was last recorded at 113,119 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 34 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,085 miles · 6 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
34 miles
Average per year
4,903 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,119 miles
  • 2025 – 108,175 miles
  • 2024 – 105,676 miles
  • 2023 – 98,666 miles
  • 2022 – 96,607 miles
  • 2021 – 94,749 miles
  • 2020 – 88,790 miles
  • 2019 – 86,248 miles
  • 2018 – 83,504 miles
  • 2017 – 80,794 miles
  • 2016 – 77,360 miles
  • 2015 – 74,134 miles
  • 2014 – 67,217 miles
  • 2013 – 58,263 miles
  • 2012 – 50,352 miles
  • 2011 – 43,280 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,119 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded 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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,119 miles (+34)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    113,119 miles
    Test number
    737361016451
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Fail113,085 miles (+4,910)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,085 miles
    Test number
    721239994048
    • DangerousSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) rack loose (2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  3. Pass108,175 miles (+2,499)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    108,175 miles
    Test number
    185684319867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass105,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    105,676 miles
    Test number
    327218920662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail105,676 miles (+7,010)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,676 miles
    Test number
    939228581663
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

  6. Pass98,666 miles (+2,059)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    98,666 miles
    Test number
    375203242860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass96,607 miles (+1,858)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    96,607 miles
    Test number
    300395806314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass94,749 miles (+192)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    94,749 miles
    Test number
    676951548117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail94,557 miles (+5,767)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,557 miles
    Test number
    708382872971
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass88,790 miles (+2,542)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    88,790 miles
    Test number
    831392311199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 45 18Y (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 45 18Y inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 45 18Y (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 45 18Y inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass86,248 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    86,248 miles
    Test number
    284483862065
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail86,248 miles (+2,744)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,248 miles
    Test number
    277186672231
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass83,504 miles (+2,710)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    83,504 miles
    Test number
    693599110272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass80,794 miles (+79)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    80,794 miles
    Test number
    537050208073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail80,715 miles (+3,355)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,715 miles
    Test number
    140234129659
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass77,360 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    77,360 miles
    Test number
    731281036599
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail77,360 miles (+3,226)2 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,360 miles
    Test number
    352077939425
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass74,134 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    74,134 miles
    Test number
    950464867388
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront blades smearing slightly

  19. Fail74,134 miles (+6,917)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,134 miles
    Test number
    454780394857
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective Bi xenon bulbs fitted (1.7.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective bi xenon bulbs fitted (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront blades smearing slightly

  20. Pass67,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    67,217 miles
    Test number
    887803124317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail67,217 miles (+8,954)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,217 miles
    Test number
    329133424317
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

  22. Pass58,263 miles (+7,911)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    58,263 miles
    Test number
    337292613354
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass50,352 miles (+7,072)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    50,352 miles
    Test number
    829197712365
    • NoteUnable to fully inspect rear road springs.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  24. Pass43,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    43,280 miles
    Test number
    877298411393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 GKY

Does S40 GKY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 GKY is valid until 14 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 GKY?
The MOT on S40 GKY is valid until 14 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 GKY done?
S40 GKY was recorded at 113,119 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 4,903 miles a year.
Has S40 GKY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 GKY has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on S40 GKY 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 GKY find?
S40 GKY passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; offside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect.

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