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Volvo S40

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,521 cc

S40 OEMMOT history

S40 OEM is a silver petrol Volvo S40 first used on 27 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 129,937 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
129,937 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,024 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 OEM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,521 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
27 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 OEM was last recorded at 129,937 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 5,252 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,685 miles · 15 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,252 miles
Average per year
6,024 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,937 miles
  • 2025 – 124,685 miles
  • 2024 – 118,178 miles
  • 2023 – 114,178 miles
  • 2022 – 110,705 miles
  • 2021 – 102,381 miles
  • 2020 – 91,479 miles
  • 2019 – 88,066 miles
  • 2018 – 83,485 miles
  • 2017 – 75,776 miles
  • 2016 – 66,432 miles
  • 2015 – 59,096 miles
  • 2014 – 52,258 miles
  • 2013 – 45,015 miles
  • 2012 – 38,902 miles
  • 2011 – 35,018 miles
  • 2010 – 32,913 miles
  • 2009 – 27,389 miles
  • 2008 – 21,377 miles
  • 2007 – 15,890 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,937 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryBody corrosion underneath vehicle but not affecting structure

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass129,937 miles (+5,252)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    129,937 miles
    Test number
    927705922348
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody corrosion underneath vehicle but not affecting structure

  2. Pass124,685 miles (+6,507)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    124,685 miles
    Test number
    610155654382
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass118,178 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    118,178 miles
    Test number
    672725374607
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail118,176 miles (+3,998)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,176 miles
    Test number
    785943225209
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass114,178 miles (+3,473)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    114,178 miles
    Test number
    578915993154
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass110,705 miles (+8,324)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    110,705 miles
    Test number
    930365432368
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight leak on steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass102,381 miles (+10,902)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    102,381 miles
    Test number
    967681968778
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer cv boot slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass91,479 miles (+3,413)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    91,479 miles
    Test number
    711654100319
    • AdvisoryFront and Rear subframes lightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and union (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass88,066 miles (+4,581)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    88,066 miles
    Test number
    799310336627
    • 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))

  10. Pass83,485 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    83,485 miles
    Test number
    308109946398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail83,485 miles (+7,709)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,485 miles
    Test number
    823611945610
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass75,776 miles (+9,344)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    75,776 miles
    Test number
    630146158398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass66,432 miles (+7,336)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    66,432 miles
    Test number
    368344755861
    • AdvisoryExhaust system brackets badly corroded

  14. Pass59,096 miles (+6,838)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    59,096 miles
    Test number
    583842669160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,258 miles (+7,243)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    52,258 miles
    Test number
    285011544244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,015 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    45,015 miles
    Test number
    526436553207
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail45,014 miles (+6,112)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,014 miles
    Test number
    277745053268
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass38,902 miles (+3,884)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    38,902 miles
    Test number
    337451362251
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass35,018 miles (+2,105)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    35,018 miles
    Test number
    258602561209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail32,913 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,913 miles
    Test number
    240674460258
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth sides front control arms rear bushs poor cond
    • NoteBoth sides rear track control arms bushs coming unbonded

  21. Pass32,913 miles (+5,524)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    32,913 miles
    Test number
    462654460254
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth sides front control arms rear bushs poor cond
    • NoteBoth sides rear track control arms bushs coming unbonded

  22. Pass27,389 miles (+6,012)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    27,389 miles
    Test number
    304588769448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,377 miles (+5,487)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    21,377 miles
    Test number
    494553188221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)

  24. Pass15,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    15,890 miles
    Test number
    104588297226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 OEM

Does S40 OEM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 OEM is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 OEM?
The MOT on S40 OEM is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 OEM done?
S40 OEM was recorded at 129,937 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 6,024 miles a year.
Has S40 OEM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 OEM has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on S40 OEM 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 OEM find?
S40 OEM passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 7 more.

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