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Volvo S40

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 1,870 cc

S40 KWSMOT history

S40 KWS is a grey diesel Volvo S40 first used on 24 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 24 Jan 2024 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 105,804 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Jan 2024
Mileage
105,804 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2023
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,782 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 KWS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,870 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
24 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 KWS was last recorded at 105,804 miles on 23 Jan 2023, 68 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,736 miles · 16 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
68 miles
Average per year
5,782 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 105,804 miles
  • 2022 – 105,370 miles
  • 2021 – 104,522 miles
  • 2020 – 104,500 miles
  • 2019 – 104,310 miles
  • 2017 – 94,021 miles
  • 2016 – 78,686 miles
  • 2015 – 72,956 miles
  • 2014 – 61,694 miles
  • 2013 – 50,786 miles
  • 2012 – 35,899 miles
  • 2011 – 33,368 miles
  • 2010 – 29,399 miles
  • 2009 – 25,410 miles
  • 2008 – 21,722 miles
  • 2007 – 16,723 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,804 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All Around (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryEngine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some componentsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Engine oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass105,804 miles (+68)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    105,804 miles
    Test number
    260508704468
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All Around (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

  2. Fail105,736 miles (+366)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,736 miles
    Test number
    488953113260
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All Around (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

  3. Pass105,370 miles (+848)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    105,370 miles
    Test number
    586389976760
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass104,522 miles (+22)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    104,522 miles
    Test number
    862247603794
    • MinorFront Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  5. Pass104,500 miles (+190)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    104,500 miles
    Test number
    783267952546
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes corroded

  6. Pass104,310 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    104,310 miles
    Test number
    898075822063
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail104,310 miles (+10,289)6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,310 miles
    Test number
    119397616656
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass94,021 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    94,021 miles
    Test number
    211353213386
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  9. Fail94,021 miles (+227)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,021 miles
    Test number
    629004035986
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  10. Fail93,794 miles (+15,108)9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,794 miles
    Test number
    993895232013
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake caliper (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted

  11. Pass78,686 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    78,686 miles
    Test number
    402434408292
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail78,686 miles (+5,730)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,686 miles
    Test number
    645587715048
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass72,956 miles (+81)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    72,956 miles
    Test number
    935655668742
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryService warning active.

  14. Fail72,875 miles (+11,181)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,875 miles
    Test number
    937490645722
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryService warning active.

  15. Pass61,694 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    61,694 miles
    Test number
    269260644247
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Fail61,694 miles (+10,908)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,694 miles
    Test number
    335720144210
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass50,786 miles (+8)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    50,786 miles
    Test number
    158628743204
    • NoteWindscreen scratched.

  18. Fail50,778 miles (+14,879)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,778 miles
    Test number
    136601243266
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteWindscreen scratched.

  19. Pass35,899 miles (+2,531)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    35,899 miles
    Test number
    837083372197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,368 miles (+3,969)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    33,368 miles
    Test number
    308914411221
    • NoteO/s/r inner sidelight inop
    • NoteSlight imbalance front brakes
    • NoteVarious stone chips to w/screen

  21. Pass29,399 miles (+3,989)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    29,399 miles
    Test number
    393125130283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail25,410 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,410 miles
    Test number
    473391749205
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

  23. Pass25,410 miles (+3,688)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    25,410 miles
    Test number
    612321549218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,722 miles (+4,999)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    21,722 miles
    Test number
    833042548272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass16,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    16,723 miles
    Test number
    770150047289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 KWS

Does S40 KWS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S40 KWS expired on 24 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S40 KWS?
The MOT on S40 KWS expired on 24 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S40 KWS done?
S40 KWS was recorded at 105,804 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2023, an average of 5,782 miles a year.
Has S40 KWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 KWS has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on S40 KWS 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 KWS find?
S40 KWS passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around; engine covers & under shield fitted obscuring some components.

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