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Volvo S40

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,588 cc

S40 LPWMOT history

S40 LPW is a blue petrol Volvo S40 first used on 31 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 31 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 74,246 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Dec 2026
Mileage
74,246 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,924 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 LPW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,588 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
31 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 LPW was last recorded at 74,246 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 257 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,989 miles · 19 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
257 miles
Average per year
2,924 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 74,246 miles
  • 2024 – 73,989 miles
  • 2023 – 72,711 miles
  • 2022 – 71,855 miles
  • 2021 – 71,599 miles
  • 2020 – 70,595 miles
  • 2019 – 69,742 miles
  • 2018 – 68,850 miles
  • 2017 – 67,860 miles
  • 2016 – 66,863 miles
  • 2015 – 63,355 miles
  • 2014 – 60,309 miles
  • 2013 – 56,100 miles
  • 2012 – 51,094 miles
  • 2011 – 48,837 miles
  • 2010 – 40,340 miles
  • 2009 – 33,398 miles
  • 2008 – 28,102 miles
  • 2007 – 24,112 miles
  • 2006 – 19,945 miles
  • 2005 – 15,828 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,246 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryExhaust very corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

31 tests since 16 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,246 miles (+257)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    74,246 miles
    Test number
    513627626554
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust very corroded

  2. Pass73,989 miles (+1,278)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    73,989 miles
    Test number
    726511706957
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust very corroded

  3. Pass72,711 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    72,711 miles
    Test number
    183513036965
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail72,711 miles (+856)3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,711 miles
    Test number
    647465940551
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass71,855 miles3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    71,855 miles
    Test number
    489065655848
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryMiddle to rear exhaust join deteriorating

  6. Fail71,855 miles (+256)2 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,855 miles
    Test number
    183629049721
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal broken (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryMiddle to rear exhaust join deteriorating

  7. Pass71,599 miles (+1,004)
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    71,599 miles
    Test number
    636527356506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass70,595 miles (+853)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    70,595 miles
    Test number
    824162746910
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing ring perrished

  9. Pass69,742 miles (+892)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    69,742 miles
    Test number
    191542896023
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers and undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing ring perrishing

  10. Pass68,850 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    68,850 miles
    Test number
    915088227648
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers and undertrays fitted

  11. Fail68,849 miles (+989)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,849 miles
    Test number
    735587720697
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers and undertrays fitted

  12. Pass67,860 miles (+997)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    67,860 miles
    Test number
    279139510690
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.mm. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.mm. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal badly perrished

  13. Pass66,863 miles (+586)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    66,863 miles
    Test number
    779987740804
    • AdvisoryEML light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail66,277 miles (+2,922)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,277 miles
    Test number
    147706218521
    • FailureFuel system component insecure fuel filter (7.2.1)
    • AdvisoryEML light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass63,355 miles (+3,046)
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    63,355 miles
    Test number
    457891234649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass60,309 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    60,309 miles
    Test number
    158744354351
    • NoteOil leak (power steering fluid)

  17. Fail60,309 miles (+4,209)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,309 miles
    Test number
    479414954377
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil leak (power steering fluid)

  18. Pass56,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    56,100 miles
    Test number
    127238043378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail56,100 miles (+5,006)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,100 miles
    Test number
    868678843363
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail51,094 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,094 miles
    Test number
    406000052328
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass51,094 miles (+2,257)
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    51,094 miles
    Test number
    906590452323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,837 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    48,837 miles
    Test number
    106185051322
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail48,837 miles (+8,497)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,837 miles
    Test number
    875314651338
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass40,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    40,340 miles
    Test number
    171944560386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail40,340 miles (+6,942)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,340 miles
    Test number
    542054960339
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  26. Pass33,398 miles (+5,296)
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    33,398 miles
    Test number
    753885059336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass28,102 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    28,102 miles
    Test number
    471821758487
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Fail28,102 miles (+3,990)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,102 miles
    Test number
    272041858397
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass24,112 miles (+4,167)
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    24,112 miles
    Test number
    150274447341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass19,945 miles (+4,117)
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    19,945 miles
    Test number
    200166436309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass15,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    15,828 miles
    Test number
    231290155316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 LPW

Does S40 LPW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 LPW is valid until 31 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S40 LPW?
The MOT on S40 LPW is valid until 31 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 LPW done?
S40 LPW was recorded at 74,246 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 2,924 miles a year.
Has S40 LPW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 LPW has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on S40 LPW 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 LPW find?
S40 LPW passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 10 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, and 7 more.

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