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Volvo S40

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,997 cc

S40 HSSMOT history

S40 HSS is a black diesel Volvo S40 first used on 16 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 121,824 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

S40 HSS black Volvo S40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 May 2027
Mileage
121,824 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,785 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 HSS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
16 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 HSS was last recorded at 121,824 miles on 29 May 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,823 miles · 21 May 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,785 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,824 miles
  • 2025 – 99,873 miles
  • 2024 – 89,956 miles
  • 2023 – 79,701 miles
  • 2022 – 74,113 miles
  • 2021 – 68,337 miles
  • 2020 – 65,929 miles
  • 2019 – 62,086 miles
  • 2018 – 57,507 miles
  • 2017 – 51,773 miles
  • 2016 – 46,412 miles
  • 2015 – 40,482 miles
  • 2014 – 34,550 miles
  • 2013 – 29,463 miles
  • 2012 – 24,760 miles
  • 2011 – 19,462 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,824 miles
  • AdvisoryFront both front tyres worn on the inner edgesRecorded 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

17 tests since 28 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,824 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    121,824 miles
    Test number
    668036770337
    • AdvisoryFront both front tyres worn on the inner edges

  2. Fail121,823 miles (+21,950)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,823 miles
    Test number
    287804556681
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both front tyres worn on the inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner cv boot starting to leak grease
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass99,873 miles (+9,917)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    99,873 miles
    Test number
    106568905789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass89,956 miles (+10,255)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2025
    Odometer
    89,956 miles
    Test number
    568305044722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass79,701 miles (+5,588)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2024
    Odometer
    79,701 miles
    Test number
    923375618530
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass74,113 miles (+5,776)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    74,113 miles
    Test number
    665108865595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass68,337 miles (+2,408)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    68,337 miles
    Test number
    161551309535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass65,929 miles (+3,843)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    65,929 miles
    Test number
    830077825114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass62,086 miles (+4,579)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    62,086 miles
    Test number
    125938725154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,507 miles (+5,734)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    57,507 miles
    Test number
    423566962854
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass51,773 miles (+5,361)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    51,773 miles
    Test number
    145296346622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,412 miles (+5,930)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    46,412 miles
    Test number
    642488103123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,482 miles (+5,932)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2016
    Odometer
    40,482 miles
    Test number
    498356225149
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass34,550 miles (+5,087)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    34,550 miles
    Test number
    127257724115
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass29,463 miles (+4,703)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    29,463 miles
    Test number
    839930023173
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass24,760 miles (+5,298)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    24,760 miles
    Test number
    219035212478
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass19,462 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    19,462 miles
    Test number
    836808711118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 HSS

Does S40 HSS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 HSS is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 HSS?
The MOT on S40 HSS is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 HSS done?
S40 HSS was recorded at 121,824 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 6,785 miles a year.
Has S40 HSS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 HSS has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2026.
Has the mileage on S40 HSS 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 HSS find?
S40 HSS passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 1 advisory: front both front tyres worn on the inner edges.

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