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Volvo S40

Green · Diesel · 2005 · 1,997 cc

S40 MEPMOT history

S40 MEP is a green diesel Volvo S40 first used on 1 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 20 Jan 2023 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 172,638 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2022.

S40 MEP green Volvo S40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo S40, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 Jan 2023
Mileage
172,638 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2022
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,153 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 MEP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 MEP was last recorded at 172,638 miles on 12 Jan 2022, 6,985 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,653 miles · 21 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
6,985 miles
Average per year
10,153 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 172,638 miles
  • 2021 – 165,653 miles
  • 2020 – 157,058 miles
  • 2018 – 146,849 miles
  • 2017 – 136,569 miles
  • 2016 – 129,974 miles
  • 2015 – 115,699 miles
  • 2014 – 101,839 miles
  • 2013 – 85,573 miles
  • 2012 – 72,425 miles
  • 2011 – 63,729 miles
  • 2010 – 55,881 miles
  • 2009 – 51,752 miles
  • 2008 – 39,408 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,638 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    172,638 miles
    Test number
    503274017865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail172,638 miles (+6,985)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,638 miles
    Test number
    590160067255
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass165,653 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    165,653 miles
    Test number
    287342607139
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box outer covers deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside dipped head light out puts reducing
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail165,653 miles (+8,595)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,653 miles
    Test number
    640108864823
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box outer covers deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside dipped head light out puts reducing
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass157,058 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    157,058 miles
    Test number
    215498951707
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCenter and rear exhaust system deteriorated

  6. Fail157,057 miles (+10,208)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,057 miles
    Test number
    181632989814
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCenter and rear exhaust system deteriorated

  7. Pass146,849 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    146,849 miles
    Test number
    498801796909
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger snapped

  8. Fail146,849 miles (+10,280)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,849 miles
    Test number
    517734446405
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured drop link snapped (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger snapped

  9. Pass136,569 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    136,569 miles
    Test number
    841398132939
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box corroded

  10. Fail136,569 miles (+6,595)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,569 miles
    Test number
    679599940581
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • 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 (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box corroded

  11. Pass129,974 miles (+14,275)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    129,974 miles
    Test number
    988091187636
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust boxes outer covers deteriorating
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass115,699 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    115,699 miles
    Test number
    281567544350
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit stepped on inner edge 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit stepped on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust corroded

  13. Fail115,699 miles (+13,860)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,699 miles
    Test number
    456795632175
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit stepped on inner edge 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit stepped on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust corroded

  14. Pass101,839 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    101,839 miles
    Test number
    108880554326
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteExhaust centre pipe outer skin damaged
    • NoteRear tyres tread cracking

  15. Fail101,839 miles (+16,266)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,839 miles
    Test number
    107200554316
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteExhaust centre pipe outer skin damaged
    • NoteO/s/f tyre 3mm
    • NoteRear tyres tread cracking

  16. Pass85,573 miles (+13,148)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    85,573 miles
    Test number
    915777453392
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteExhaust corroding
    • NoteN/s headlight dim

  17. Pass72,425 miles (+8,696)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    72,425 miles
    Test number
    528673162390
    • NoteCenter exhaust silencer in poor condition
    • NoteNearside front tyre starting to wear

  18. Pass63,729 miles (+7,848)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    63,729 miles
    Test number
    445703341373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,881 miles (+4,129)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    55,881 miles
    Test number
    692991150392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,752 miles (+12,344)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    51,752 miles
    Test number
    830778729337
    • NoteDiscs all round showing lipping,scoring and corrosion around edges on front discs
    • NoteFront tyres wearing low
    • NoteO/s/r tyre differant make to others
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing uneven on inside shoulder
    • NoteObject greater than 40mm in dia in swept aera but in lower half of screen

  21. Pass39,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    39,408 miles
    Test number
    593313438353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 MEP

Does S40 MEP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S40 MEP expired on 20 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S40 MEP?
The MOT on S40 MEP expired on 20 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S40 MEP done?
S40 MEP was recorded at 172,638 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2022, an average of 10,153 miles a year.
Has S40 MEP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 MEP has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on S40 MEP 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 MEP find?
S40 MEP passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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