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Volvo S40

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,998 cc

S40 NDTMOT history

S40 NDT is a black diesel Volvo S40 first used on 1 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 159,682 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

S40 NDT black Volvo S40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
159,682 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,027 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 NDT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 NDT was last recorded at 159,682 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 641 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,041 miles · 29 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
641 miles
Average per year
9,027 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 159,682 miles
  • 2024 – 139,132 miles
  • 2023 – 129,856 miles
  • 2022 – 123,219 miles
  • 2021 – 116,459 miles
  • 2020 – 112,140 miles
  • 2019 – 108,843 miles
  • 2018 – 103,322 miles
  • 2017 – 90,924 miles
  • 2016 – 77,691 miles
  • 2015 – 66,206 miles
  • 2014 – 44,273 miles
  • 2013 – 38,576 miles
  • 2012 – 35,808 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,682 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Exhaust system corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 24 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,682 miles (+641)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    159,682 miles
    Test number
    396179963627
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail159,041 miles (+19,909)4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,041 miles
    Test number
    158814956988
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass139,132 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    139,132 miles
    Test number
    112782055580
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside and components corroded
  4. Fail139,132 miles (+9,276)1 dangerous4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,132 miles
    Test number
    114293534518
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/45R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel Handbrake lever (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside and components corroded
  5. Pass129,856 miles (+6,637)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    129,856 miles
    Test number
    858662241934
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  6. Pass123,219 miles (+6,760)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    123,219 miles
    Test number
    907100002524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass116,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    116,459 miles
    Test number
    326168109323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail116,426 miles (+4,286)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,426 miles
    Test number
    686910483641
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass112,140 miles (+171)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    112,140 miles
    Test number
    212773820956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail111,969 miles (+3,126)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,969 miles
    Test number
    883051895014
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.33 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect wont adjust (4.1.2 (c))
  11. Pass108,843 miles (+5,521)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    108,843 miles
    Test number
    910405485877
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  12. Pass103,322 miles (+12,398)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    103,322 miles
    Test number
    950043097881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass90,924 miles (+13,233)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    90,924 miles
    Test number
    260412678961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass77,691 miles (+11,485)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    77,691 miles
    Test number
    957913029142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to centre exhaust
  15. Pass66,206 miles (+16,458)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    66,206 miles
    Test number
    577056457655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,748 miles (+5,475)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    49,748 miles
    Test number
    326682805031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,273 miles (+5,697)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    44,273 miles
    Test number
    138282554066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass38,576 miles (+2,768)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    38,576 miles
    Test number
    479096253074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    35,808 miles
    Test number
    967195152001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 NDT

Does S40 NDT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 NDT is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S40 NDT?
The MOT on S40 NDT is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 NDT done?
S40 NDT was recorded at 159,682 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 9,027 miles a year.
Has S40 NDT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 NDT has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S40 NDT 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 NDT find?
S40 NDT passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 4 more.

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