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Volvo S40

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,948 cc

S40 GNGMOT history

S40 GNG is a silver petrol Volvo S40 first used on 31 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 2 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 156,129 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Apr 2027
Mileage
156,129 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,557 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 GNG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,948 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 GNG was last recorded at 156,129 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 15,647 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,482 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
15,647 miles
Average per year
6,557 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,129 miles
  • 2025 – 140,482 miles
  • 2024 – 138,019 miles
  • 2022 – 137,219 miles
  • 2021 – 136,699 miles
  • 2020 – 135,682 miles
  • 2019 – 134,290 miles
  • 2018 – 134,282 miles
  • 2017 – 129,261 miles
  • 2016 – 115,503 miles
  • 2015 – 99,683 miles
  • 2014 – 97,064 miles
  • 2013 – 89,450 miles
  • 2012 – 81,773 miles
  • 2010 – 66,486 miles
  • 2009 – 50,086 miles
  • 2008 – 39,499 miles
  • 2007 – 33,318 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,129 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.

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front tyres low on tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

28 tests since 12 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,129 miles (+15,647)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    156,129 miles
    Test number
    454182676391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass140,482 miles (+32)2 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    140,482 miles
    Test number
    437923524775
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded at rear
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded at rear
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabilizer rod bushes heavily deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabilizer rod bushes heavily deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished/cracking
  3. Fail140,450 miles (+2,431)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,450 miles
    Test number
    961889924820
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both damage (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel buckle
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass138,019 miles (+800)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    138,019 miles
    Test number
    835727001052
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
  5. Pass137,219 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    137,219 miles
    Test number
    629210843915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail137,210 miles (+511)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,210 miles
    Test number
    523901039000
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded across car (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass136,699 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    136,699 miles
    Test number
    420121048594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail136,699 miles (+1,017)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,699 miles
    Test number
    198185752354
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  9. Pass135,682 miles (+1,392)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    135,682 miles
    Test number
    810966164313
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass134,290 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    134,290 miles
    Test number
    181700277463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail134,282 miles (+5,021)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,282 miles
    Test number
    936227818417
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass129,261 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    129,261 miles
    Test number
    699054293908
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished.
  13. Fail129,260 miles (+13,757)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,260 miles
    Test number
    971523657780
    • FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished.
  14. Pass115,503 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    115,503 miles
    Test number
    830723050523
    • AdvisoryFront tyres low on tread
  15. Fail115,500 miles (+15,817)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,500 miles
    Test number
    339140589055
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres low on tread
  16. Pass99,683 miles (+2,619)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    99,683 miles
    Test number
    787463055148
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  17. Pass97,064 miles (+7,614)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    97,064 miles
    Test number
    466278024034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass89,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    89,450 miles
    Test number
    636659123009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail89,450 miles (+7,677)1 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,450 miles
    Test number
    779958023046
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  20. Pass81,773 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    81,773 miles
    Test number
    335972632091
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Fail81,763 miles (+15,277)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,763 miles
    Test number
    155228222081
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass66,486 miles (+16,400)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    66,486 miles
    Test number
    971883620378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass50,086 miles (+5,116)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    50,086 miles
    Test number
    111660139323
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteN/s front tyre low on tread
    • NoteN/s rear tyre wall damaged
  24. Pass44,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    44,970 miles
    Test number
    160720529411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail44,970 miles (+5,471)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,970 miles
    Test number
    142099519499
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBattery insecure
  26. Pass39,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    39,499 miles
    Test number
    223031078028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail39,499 miles (+6,181)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,499 miles
    Test number
    950131178056
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  28. Pass33,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    33,318 miles
    Test number
    761563867115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 GNG

Does S40 GNG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 GNG is valid until 2 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 GNG?
The MOT on S40 GNG is valid until 2 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 GNG done?
S40 GNG was recorded at 156,129 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 6,557 miles a year.
Has S40 GNG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 GNG has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on S40 GNG 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 GNG find?
S40 GNG passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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