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Volvo S40

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,521 cc

S40 MRUMOT history

S40 MRU is a black petrol Volvo S40 first used on 25 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 3 Nov 2024 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 124,745 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Nov 2024
Mileage
124,745 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2023
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,683 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 MRU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,521 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
25 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 MRU was last recorded at 124,745 miles on 4 Nov 2023, 7,793 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,952 miles · 10 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
7,793 miles
Average per year
5,683 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 124,745 miles
  • 2022 – 116,952 miles
  • 2021 – 107,687 miles
  • 2020 – 101,525 miles
  • 2019 – 94,682 miles
  • 2018 – 89,554 miles
  • 2017 – 83,181 miles
  • 2016 – 80,714 miles
  • 2015 – 77,688 miles
  • 2014 – 74,024 miles
  • 2013 – 69,971 miles
  • 2012 – 66,265 miles
  • 2011 – 62,441 miles
  • 2009 – 51,812 miles
  • 2008 – 43,862 miles
  • 2007 – 31,677 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,745 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering Rack Bushes Slight Play

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,745 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    124,745 miles
    Test number
    344151088514
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering Rack Bushes Slight Play
  2. Fail124,745 miles (+7,793)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,745 miles
    Test number
    251992273415
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering Rack Bushes Slight Play
  3. Pass116,952 miles (+9,265)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    116,952 miles
    Test number
    927268583015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass107,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    107,687 miles
    Test number
    239233494360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail107,687 miles (+6,162)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,687 miles
    Test number
    399252826411
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
  6. Pass101,525 miles (+6,843)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    101,525 miles
    Test number
    549004916747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass94,682 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    94,682 miles
    Test number
    114060072410
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  8. Fail94,682 miles (+5,128)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,682 miles
    Test number
    508424605549
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  9. Pass89,554 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    89,554 miles
    Test number
    858309515640
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Fail89,551 miles (+6,370)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,551 miles
    Test number
    738365922610
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass83,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    83,181 miles
    Test number
    730765781503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail83,181 miles (+2,467)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,181 miles
    Test number
    579288435955
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
  13. Pass80,714 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    80,714 miles
    Test number
    800858883604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail80,714 miles (+3,026)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,714 miles
    Test number
    320296966254
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  15. Pass77,688 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    77,688 miles
    Test number
    892480927146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail77,688 miles (+3,664)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,688 miles
    Test number
    453948802548
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  17. Pass74,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    74,024 miles
    Test number
    445865124386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail74,024 miles (+4,053)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,024 miles
    Test number
    755815524341
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  19. Pass69,971 miles (+3,706)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    69,971 miles
    Test number
    877619103309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass66,265 miles (+3,824)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    66,265 miles
    Test number
    835800102306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass62,441 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    62,441 miles
    Test number
    467745281228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  22. Fail62,441 miles (+10,629)1 failure5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,441 miles
    Test number
    468915181272
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  23. Pass51,812 miles (+7,950)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    51,812 miles
    Test number
    611125459352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,862 miles (+12,185)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    43,862 miles
    Test number
    732931878150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass31,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    31,677 miles
    Test number
    582700677152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 MRU

Does S40 MRU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S40 MRU expired on 3 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S40 MRU?
The MOT on S40 MRU expired on 3 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S40 MRU done?
S40 MRU was recorded at 124,745 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2023, an average of 5,683 miles a year.
Has S40 MRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 MRU has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on S40 MRU 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 MRU find?
S40 MRU passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2023 with 2 advisories: offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy; steering rack bushes slight play.

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