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Volvo S40

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,870 cc

S40 MPEMOT history

S40 MPE is a black diesel Volvo S40 first used on 2 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 12 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 215,443 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Jul 2026
Mileage
215,443 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,165 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 MPE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,870 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
2 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

S40 MPE was last recorded at 215,443 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 10,485 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
204,958 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
10,485 miles
Average per year
9,165 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 215,443 miles
  • 2025 – 204,958 miles
  • 2024 – 197,348 miles
  • 2023 – 191,353 miles
  • 2022 – 186,563 miles
  • 2021 – 181,312 miles
  • 2020 – 177,679 miles
  • 2019 – 173,149 miles
  • 2018 – 168,236 miles
  • 2017 – 162,155 miles
  • 2016 – 156,774 miles
  • 2015 – 146,459 miles
  • 2014 – 132,589 miles
  • 2013 – 116,839 miles
  • 2012 – 104,261 miles
  • 2011 – 90,902 miles
  • 2010 – 76,932 miles
  • 2009 – 66,555 miles
  • 2008 – 57,253 miles
  • 2007 – 43,499 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail215,443 miles
  • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

What MOT failures 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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 1 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail215,443 miles (+10,485)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,443 miles
    Test number
    549585362487
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass204,958 miles (+7,610)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    204,958 miles
    Test number
    460858490169
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bearing worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass197,348 miles (+5,995)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    197,348 miles
    Test number
    354107927282
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass191,353 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    191,353 miles
    Test number
    640221712854
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail191,351 miles (+4,788)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,351 miles
    Test number
    358151690259
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass186,563 miles (+5,251)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    186,563 miles
    Test number
    450409297772
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass181,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    181,312 miles
    Test number
    194461535943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail181,312 miles (+3,633)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,312 miles
    Test number
    698376777404
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass177,679 miles (+4,530)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    177,679 miles
    Test number
    240971400618
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass173,149 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    173,149 miles
    Test number
    100606126833
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  11. Fail173,149 miles (+4,913)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,149 miles
    Test number
    184368958293
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass168,236 miles (+6,081)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    168,236 miles
    Test number
    572690493449
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  13. Pass162,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    162,155 miles
    Test number
    103176838315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail162,152 miles (+5,378)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,152 miles
    Test number
    115255697313
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass156,774 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    156,774 miles
    Test number
    715585457898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail156,771 miles (+10,312)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,771 miles
    Test number
    219858067907
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass146,459 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    146,459 miles
    Test number
    538320695139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail146,457 miles (+13,868)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,457 miles
    Test number
    268769985105
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

  19. Pass132,589 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    132,589 miles
    Test number
    789919504271
    • NoteBoth sides front brake discs worn

  20. Fail132,589 miles (+15,750)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,589 miles
    Test number
    895739204281
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteBoth sides front brake discs worn

  21. Pass116,839 miles (+12,578)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    116,839 miles
    Test number
    808472013218
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear and offside front indicators have faded advise replacement
    • NoteExhaust system is corroded

  22. Pass104,261 miles (+13,359)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    104,261 miles
    Test number
    459472122286
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

  23. Pass90,902 miles (+13,970)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    90,902 miles
    Test number
    235891321220
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside front brake is showing signs of distotion
    • NoteVehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

  24. Pass76,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    76,932 miles
    Test number
    624594520261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail76,932 miles (+10,377)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,932 miles
    Test number
    653773920277
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  26. Pass66,555 miles (+9,302)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    66,555 miles
    Test number
    960134969205
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear tyres out off shape slitley

  27. Pass57,253 miles (+13,754)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    57,253 miles
    Test number
    340837098482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass43,499 miles (+6,195)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    43,499 miles
    Test number
    293976077293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass37,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    37,304 miles
    Test number
    130012237470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 MPE

Does S40 MPE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S40 MPE expired on 12 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S40 MPE?
The MOT on S40 MPE expired on 12 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S40 MPE done?
S40 MPE was recorded at 215,443 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 9,165 miles a year.
Has S40 MPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 MPE has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S40 MPE 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 MPE find?
S40 MPE failed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: headlamp levelling device inoperative; nearside front lower anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn; offside front seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm, and 5 more.

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