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Volvo S40

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,997 cc

S40 OAPMOT history

S40 OAP is a black diesel Volvo S40 first used on 15 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 72,641 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Oct 2026
Mileage
72,641 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,453 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 OAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
15 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 OAP was last recorded at 72,641 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 1,141 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,500 miles · 16 Sept 2020
Between the last two tests
1,141 miles
Average per year
3,453 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,641 miles
  • 2020 – 71,500 miles
  • 2019 – 64,256 miles
  • 2018 – 52,231 miles
  • 2017 – 39,057 miles
  • 2016 – 29,757 miles
  • 2015 – 26,539 miles
  • 2014 – 25,487 miles
  • 2013 – 24,297 miles
  • 2012 – 22,601 miles
  • 2011 – 19,587 miles
  • 2010 – 17,968 miles
  • 2009 – 15,149 miles
  • 2008 – 12,953 miles
  • 2007 – 9,545 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,641 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,641 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    72,641 miles
    Test number
    154997688328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail72,641 miles (+1,141)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,641 miles
    Test number
    769126651052
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass71,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    71,500 miles
    Test number
    790272630121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail71,500 miles (+7,244)4 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,500 miles
    Test number
    571751262000
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  5. Pass64,256 miles (+2)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    64,256 miles
    Test number
    668509469849
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail64,254 miles (+12,023)3 dangerous1 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,254 miles
    Test number
    515528943554
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear 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))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass52,231 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    52,231 miles
    Test number
    841107795121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Fail52,229 miles (+13,172)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,229 miles
    Test number
    486976139418
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Pass39,057 miles (+9,300)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    39,057 miles
    Test number
    681258667115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass29,757 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    29,757 miles
    Test number
    337142444530
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Fail29,757 miles (+3,218)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,757 miles
    Test number
    109739390432
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass26,539 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    26,539 miles
    Test number
    296124995423
    • NoteNearside front and offside rear have slight nick in side wall but no cords showing

  13. Fail26,539 miles (+1,052)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,539 miles
    Test number
    547744395167
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNearside front and offside rear have slight nick in side wall but no cords showing

  14. Pass25,487 miles (+1,190)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    25,487 miles
    Test number
    965896594166
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass24,297 miles (+1,696)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    24,297 miles
    Test number
    947823093191
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass22,601 miles (+3,014)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    22,601 miles
    Test number
    809084092183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,587 miles (+1,619)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    19,587 miles
    Test number
    778174191173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass17,968 miles (+2,819)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    17,968 miles
    Test number
    162524790147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass15,149 miles (+2,196)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    15,149 miles
    Test number
    231946299173
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear upper suspion arms bushes slightly worn

  20. Pass12,953 miles (+3,408)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    12,953 miles
    Test number
    213937398432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass9,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    9,545 miles
    Test number
    932871897196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 OAP

Does S40 OAP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S40 OAP expired on 16 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S40 OAP?
The MOT on S40 OAP expired on 16 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S40 OAP done?
S40 OAP was recorded at 72,641 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 3,453 miles a year.
Has S40 OAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 OAP has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S40 OAP 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 OAP find?
S40 OAP passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened.

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