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Volvo S40

Orange · Petrol · 1998 · 1,855 cc

S40 HPTMOT history

S40 HPT is an orange petrol Volvo S40 first used on 23 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 87,182 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
87,182 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,929 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 HPT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,855 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
23 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 HPT was last recorded at 87,182 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 3,656 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,526 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,656 miles
Average per year
1,929 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,182 miles
  • 2025 – 83,526 miles
  • 2023 – 81,553 miles
  • 2022 – 77,566 miles
  • 2021 – 75,027 miles
  • 2020 – 70,071 miles
  • 2019 – 63,457 miles
  • 2017 – 62,998 miles
  • 2015 – 59,870 miles
  • 2014 – 56,994 miles
  • 2013 – 55,647 miles
  • 2012 – 55,198 miles
  • 2011 – 54,272 miles
  • 2010 – 53,763 miles
  • 2009 – 52,651 miles
  • 2008 – 51,826 miles
  • 2007 – 50,358 miles
  • 2006 – 48,573 miles
  • 2005 – 46,926 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,182 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wrap around bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Both sills slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Metal in nearside front tyre.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 9 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,182 miles (+3,656)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    87,182 miles
    Test number
    292952971167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass83,526 miles (+1,973)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    83,526 miles
    Test number
    377271719550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass81,553 miles (+3,987)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    81,553 miles
    Test number
    751796494576
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass77,566 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    77,566 miles
    Test number
    959636118022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail77,553 miles (+2,526)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,553 miles
    Test number
    355847522126
    • MajorFront Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass75,027 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    75,027 miles
    Test number
    635622247430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail74,995 miles (+4,924)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,995 miles
    Test number
    183873640662
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  8. Pass70,071 miles (+12)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    70,071 miles
    Test number
    710552772466
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wrap around bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sills slightly damaged

  9. Fail70,059 miles (+6,602)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,059 miles
    Test number
    809152428801
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wrap around bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sills slightly damaged

  10. Pass63,457 miles (+459)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    63,457 miles
    Test number
    781810594388
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Coolant leak Over pressurised during emissions.

  11. Pass62,998 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    62,998 miles
    Test number
    649932117053
    • AdvisoryMetal in nearside front tyre.

  12. Fail62,996 miles (+3,126)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,996 miles
    Test number
    158884099305
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryMetal in nearside front tyre.

  13. Pass59,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    59,870 miles
    Test number
    666094249873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail59,870 miles (+2,876)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,870 miles
    Test number
    575810058900
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

  15. Pass56,994 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    56,994 miles
    Test number
    295065134313
    • NoteCorrosion on exhaust.
    • NoteMetal in nearside rear tyre.
    • NoteScratch on front screen.
    • NoteSlight bind to offside front brakes.

  16. Fail56,994 miles (+1,347)4 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,994 miles
    Test number
    438875034327
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • NoteCorrosion on exhaust.
    • NoteMetal in nearside rear tyre.
    • NoteScratch on front screen.
    • NoteSlight bind to offside front brakes.

  17. Fail55,647 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,647 miles
    Test number
    425335723442
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteHeadlamp wipers damaged

  18. Pass55,647 miles (+449)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    55,647 miles
    Test number
    465985123410
    • NoteHeadlamp wipers damaged

  19. Fail55,198 miles5 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,198 miles
    Test number
    468740412406
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteHeadlamp wipers damaged

  20. Pass55,198 miles (+926)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    55,198 miles
    Test number
    696560912378
    • NoteHeadlamp wipers damaged

  21. Pass54,272 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    54,272 miles
    Test number
    496446121496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail54,261 miles (+498)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,261 miles
    Test number
    245041221380
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass53,763 miles (+1,112)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    53,763 miles
    Test number
    564793020390
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass52,651 miles (+825)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    52,651 miles
    Test number
    913713729325
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Fail51,826 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,826 miles
    Test number
    560099328363
    • Repaired at testFront Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testRear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  26. Pass51,826 miles (+1,468)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    51,826 miles
    Test number
    574959228393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass50,358 miles (+1,785)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    50,358 miles
    Test number
    534683117363
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  28. Pass48,573 miles (+1,647)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    48,573 miles
    Test number
    812162516316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass46,926 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    46,926 miles
    Test number
    934573415315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail46,920 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,920 miles
    Test number
    640463715301
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about S40 HPT

Does S40 HPT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 HPT is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 HPT?
The MOT on S40 HPT is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 HPT done?
S40 HPT was recorded at 87,182 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 1,929 miles a year.
Has S40 HPT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 HPT has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on S40 HPT 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 HPT find?
S40 HPT passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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