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Volvo S40

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,998 cc

S40 NLWMOT history

S40 NLW is a blue diesel Volvo S40 first used on 13 Jun 2009. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2024 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 180,780 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2023.

S40 NLW blue Volvo S40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo S40, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Oct 2024
Mileage
180,780 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2023
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
11,450 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 NLW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
13 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 NLW was last recorded at 180,780 miles on 3 Oct 2023, 11,321 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,459 miles · 6 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
11,321 miles
Average per year
11,450 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 180,780 miles
  • 2022 – 169,459 miles
  • 2021 – 160,094 miles
  • 2020 – 154,285 miles
  • 2019 – 143,191 miles
  • 2018 – 131,832 miles
  • 2017 – 120,541 miles
  • 2016 – 97,163 miles
  • 2015 – 89,396 miles
  • 2014 – 83,996 miles
  • 2013 – 69,369 miles
  • 2012 – 51,279 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,780 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust tailpipe corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryHeat shield loose
  • AdvisoryKnocking noise on front suspension detected whilst driving. Nothing faults detected during inspection
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Top engine cover loose

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Exhaust heat shield loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 11 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,780 miles (+11,321)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    180,780 miles
    Test number
    908277447237
    • AdvisoryExhaust tailpipe corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield loose
    • AdvisoryKnocking noise on front suspension detected whilst driving. Nothing faults detected during inspection
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass169,459 miles4 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    169,459 miles
    Test number
    809001570530
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust tailpipe corroded
    • AdvisoryGearbox lower mounting worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm and on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm and on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded near rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  3. Fail169,459 miles (+9,365)1 dangerous4 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,459 miles
    Test number
    366941429545
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust tailpipe corroded
    • AdvisoryGearbox lower mounting worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm and on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm and on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded near rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  4. Pass160,094 miles (+64)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    160,094 miles
    Test number
    517565719503
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake requirements only just met on o/s

  5. Fail160,030 miles (+5,745)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,030 miles
    Test number
    759019328509
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass154,285 miles (+11)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    154,285 miles
    Test number
    278279937408
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s rear brake calliper retaining spring missing, but brake calliper secure and functioning fully
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail154,274 miles (+11,083)8 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,274 miles
    Test number
    414220240157
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam looks to be left hand drive type (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlight washers inop pre september 2009
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  8. Pass143,191 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    143,191 miles
    Test number
    251757072684
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x rear in very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail143,191 miles (+11,359)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,191 miles
    Test number
    858629606079
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x rear in very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass131,832 miles (+25)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    131,832 miles
    Test number
    645028378829
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wearing badly on outer shoulders
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing thin (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering column gaiter insecure
    • AdvisoryTop engine cover loose

  11. Fail131,807 miles (+11,266)6 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,807 miles
    Test number
    297789046170
    • FailureDirection indicator incorrect colour x2 rear (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wearing badly on outer shoulders
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing thin (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering column gaiter insecure
    • AdvisoryTop engine cover loose

  12. Pass120,541 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    120,541 miles
    Test number
    457792428981
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front flexi brake hose insecure

  13. Fail120,541 miles (+23,378)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,541 miles
    Test number
    514596794541
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front flexi brake hose insecure

  14. Pass97,163 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    97,163 miles
    Test number
    168726347095
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs poor
    • AdvisoryIntermittent fault on boot
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre has cut in sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords
    • AdvisoryTop engine cover loose

  15. Fail97,162 miles (+7,766)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,162 miles
    Test number
    694064529847
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs poor
    • AdvisoryIntermittent fault on boot
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre has cut in sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords
    • AdvisoryTop engine cover loose

  16. Pass89,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    89,396 miles
    Test number
    756492945065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail89,396 miles (+5,400)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,396 miles
    Test number
    575122145097
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

  18. Pass83,996 miles (+14,627)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    83,996 miles
    Test number
    106507854178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass69,369 miles (+18,090)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    69,369 miles
    Test number
    938419943134
    • NoteExhaust box outer scin corroding

  20. Pass51,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    51,279 miles
    Test number
    137163962130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 NLW

Does S40 NLW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S40 NLW expired on 2 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S40 NLW?
The MOT on S40 NLW expired on 2 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S40 NLW done?
S40 NLW was recorded at 180,780 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2023, an average of 11,450 miles a year.
Has S40 NLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 NLW has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on S40 NLW 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 NLW find?
S40 NLW passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2023 with 8 advisories: exhaust tailpipe corroded; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; heat shield loose, and 5 more.

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