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Volvo S40

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc

S40 LDMMOT history

S40 LDM is a blue diesel Volvo S40 first used on 28 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 124,411 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

S40 LDM blue Volvo S40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo S40, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
124,411 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,456 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 LDM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 LDM was last recorded at 124,411 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 281 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,130 miles · 5 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
281 miles
Average per year
5,456 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,411 miles
  • 2025 – 124,130 miles
  • 2024 – 123,733 miles
  • 2023 – 123,337 miles
  • 2022 – 119,886 miles
  • 2021 – 114,099 miles
  • 2020 – 103,020 miles
  • 2019 – 88,607 miles
  • 2018 – 74,674 miles
  • 2017 – 64,405 miles
  • 2016 – 60,002 miles
  • 2015 – 56,766 miles
  • 2014 – 53,005 miles
  • 2013 – 49,797 miles
  • 2012 – 46,353 miles
  • 2011 – 42,755 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,411 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,411 miles (+281)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    124,411 miles
    Test number
    624939001053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass124,130 miles (+397)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    124,130 miles
    Test number
    427060412404
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass123,733 miles (+396)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    123,733 miles
    Test number
    313150075012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass123,337 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    123,337 miles
    Test number
    833522787458
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail123,337 miles (+3,451)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,337 miles
    Test number
    983039713081
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass119,886 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    119,886 miles
    Test number
    962695147609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail119,884 miles (+5,785)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,884 miles
    Test number
    730435053303
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass114,099 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    114,099 miles
    Test number
    955408863194
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Fail114,095 miles (+11,075)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,095 miles
    Test number
    405130339345
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass103,020 miles (+14,413)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    103,020 miles
    Test number
    844037104139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass88,607 miles (+13,933)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    88,607 miles
    Test number
    407171696223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass74,674 miles (+629)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    74,674 miles
    Test number
    990102834633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail74,045 miles (+9,640)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,045 miles
    Test number
    983126216569
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  14. Pass64,405 miles (+130)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    64,405 miles
    Test number
    976737379945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail64,275 miles (+4,273)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,275 miles
    Test number
    287852808598
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  16. Pass60,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    60,002 miles
    Test number
    142614356310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail60,002 miles (+3,236)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,002 miles
    Test number
    767854578243
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both worn on inners (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking
  18. Pass56,766 miles (+3,761)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    56,766 miles
    Test number
    237838745067
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  19. Pass53,005 miles (+3,208)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    53,005 miles
    Test number
    697881244010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,797 miles (+3,444)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    49,797 miles
    Test number
    885421233093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,353 miles (+3,598)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    46,353 miles
    Test number
    246903832047
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  22. Pass42,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    42,755 miles
    Test number
    938806141002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 LDM

Does S40 LDM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 LDM is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 LDM?
The MOT on S40 LDM is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 LDM done?
S40 LDM was recorded at 124,411 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 5,456 miles a year.
Has S40 LDM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 LDM has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on S40 LDM 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 LDM find?
S40 LDM passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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