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Volvo S40

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,783 cc

S40 JWAMOT history

S40 JWA is a silver petrol Volvo S40 first used on 7 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 111,775 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Mar 2027
Mileage
111,775 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,883 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 JWA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,783 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
7 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 JWA was last recorded at 111,775 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 12,244 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,531 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
12,244 miles
Average per year
4,883 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,775 miles
  • 2025 – 99,531 miles
  • 2024 – 86,690 miles
  • 2020 – 85,794 miles
  • 2019 – 79,659 miles
  • 2018 – 74,565 miles
  • 2017 – 67,626 miles
  • 2016 – 60,501 miles
  • 2015 – 55,684 miles
  • 2014 – 52,008 miles
  • 2013 – 48,520 miles
  • 2012 – 44,585 miles
  • 2011 – 40,160 miles
  • 2010 – 35,827 miles
  • 2009 – 29,882 miles
  • 2008 – 24,156 miles
  • 2007 – 19,202 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,775 miles
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy sport silencer fitted (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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.

  • Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,775 miles (+12,244)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    111,775 miles
    Test number
    909822687676
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy sport silencer fitted (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass99,531 miles (+12,841)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    99,531 miles
    Test number
    496029779902
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake performance low

  3. Pass86,690 miles (+896)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    86,690 miles
    Test number
    518030048960
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  4. Pass85,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    85,794 miles
    Test number
    880783666608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail85,784 miles (+6,125)9 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,784 miles
    Test number
    523600743606
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass79,659 miles (+5,094)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    79,659 miles
    Test number
    566999929097
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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 Inner edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  7. Pass74,565 miles (+6,939)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    74,565 miles
    Test number
    606132025302
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  8. Pass67,626 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    67,626 miles
    Test number
    223376419021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  9. Fail67,622 miles (+7,121)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,622 miles
    Test number
    365955690440
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  10. Pass60,501 miles (+85)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    60,501 miles
    Test number
    897056072558
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail60,416 miles (+4,732)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,416 miles
    Test number
    881841847559
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass55,684 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    55,684 miles
    Test number
    116101195090
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Fail55,679 miles (+3,671)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,679 miles
    Test number
    697780795000
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass52,008 miles (+4)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    52,008 miles
    Test number
    596442674065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteO/s/rear tyre slightly perished

  15. Fail52,004 miles (+3,484)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,004 miles
    Test number
    745389164054
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteO/s/rear tyre slightly perished

  16. Pass48,520 miles (+3,935)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    48,520 miles
    Test number
    405226753051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,585 miles (+4,425)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    44,585 miles
    Test number
    949478152063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,160 miles (+4,333)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    40,160 miles
    Test number
    579831761067
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass35,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    35,827 miles
    Test number
    701711790054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail35,827 miles (+5,945)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,827 miles
    Test number
    944001490047
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

  21. Pass29,882 miles (+5,726)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    29,882 miles
    Test number
    362170709120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,156 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    24,156 miles
    Test number
    602190078081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail24,097 miles (+4,895)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,097 miles
    Test number
    823654068086
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  24. Pass19,202 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    19,202 miles
    Test number
    504189277001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 JWA

Does S40 JWA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 JWA is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 JWA?
The MOT on S40 JWA is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 JWA done?
S40 JWA was recorded at 111,775 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 4,883 miles a year.
Has S40 JWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 JWA has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on S40 JWA 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 JWA find?
S40 JWA passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: offside headlamp lens slightly defective; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; exhaust noisy sport silencer fitted, and 3 more.

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