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Volvo S40

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,948 cc

S40 OLBMOT history

S40 OLB is a black petrol Volvo S40 first used on 19 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 36 MOT tests, with 93,038 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
93,038 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
36
20 passed · 16 failed
Per year
3,544 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 OLB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,948 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
19 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 OLB was last recorded at 93,038 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,038 miles · 28 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,544 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 93,038 miles
  • 2024 – 90,268 miles
  • 2023 – 89,792 miles
  • 2022 – 87,710 miles
  • 2021 – 85,412 miles
  • 2020 – 84,122 miles
  • 2019 – 83,439 miles
  • 2018 – 82,152 miles
  • 2017 – 80,723 miles
  • 2016 – 78,587 miles
  • 2015 – 76,016 miles
  • 2014 – 73,802 miles
  • 2013 – 71,462 miles
  • 2012 – 66,477 miles
  • 2011 – 58,318 miles
  • 2010 – 50,894 miles
  • 2009 – 45,658 miles
  • 2008 – 39,137 miles
  • 2007 – 32,458 miles
  • 2006 – 25,877 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,038 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Undertray not fully secure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • N/s/r brake back plate corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • O/s/r brake back late missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

36 tests since 10 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,038 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    93,038 miles
    Test number
    845254962980
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail93,038 miles (+2,770)2 major4 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,038 miles
    Test number
    325341088604
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (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))
    • MinorRear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to o/s rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass90,268 miles (+476)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    90,268 miles
    Test number
    566993863715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass89,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    89,792 miles
    Test number
    330605497414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail89,792 miles (+2,082)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,792 miles
    Test number
    216304353072
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass87,710 miles (+13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    87,710 miles
    Test number
    328975216920
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r brake back plate corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake back late missing

  7. Fail87,697 miles (+50)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,697 miles
    Test number
    581836634880
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r brake back plate corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake back late missing

  8. Fail87,647 miles (+2,235)1 dangerous5 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,647 miles
    Test number
    863084768169
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake back plate corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear marker light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake back plate missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear marker light not working

  9. Pass85,412 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    85,412 miles
    Test number
    762279213528
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail85,412 miles (+1,290)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,412 miles
    Test number
    312720748020
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass84,122 miles (+683)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    84,122 miles
    Test number
    860798636261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass83,439 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    83,439 miles
    Test number
    667389373204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail83,439 miles (+1,287)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,439 miles
    Test number
    914952392554
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass82,152 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    82,152 miles
    Test number
    155666198656
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Fail82,152 miles (+1,429)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,152 miles
    Test number
    448569252652
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  16. Pass80,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    80,723 miles
    Test number
    431200540715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail80,723 miles (+2,136)2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,723 miles
    Test number
    319175975313
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  18. Pass78,587 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    78,587 miles
    Test number
    174587413323
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail78,587 miles (+2,571)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,587 miles
    Test number
    323576536213
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass76,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    76,016 miles
    Test number
    120925814282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail76,016 miles (+2,214)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,016 miles
    Test number
    784859184789
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass73,802 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    73,802 miles
    Test number
    429844824409
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  23. Fail73,802 miles (+2,340)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,802 miles
    Test number
    529814224337
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  24. Pass71,462 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    71,462 miles
    Test number
    235246743318
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  25. Fail71,462 miles (+4,985)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,462 miles
    Test number
    989446843388
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  26. Pass66,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    66,477 miles
    Test number
    416142352378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail66,477 miles (+8,159)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,477 miles
    Test number
    475282652456
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  28. Pass58,318 miles (+7,424)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    58,318 miles
    Test number
    779390241376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteRear numberplate delaminating

  29. Pass50,894 miles (+5,236)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    50,894 miles
    Test number
    221746310303
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside front wiper split
    • NoteRear tyres cracking and perished on side walls

  30. Fail45,658 miles5 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,658 miles
    Test number
    402712249410
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorated
    • NoteSlight perishing of Rear tyres

  31. Pass45,658 miles (+6,521)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    45,658 miles
    Test number
    914542449312
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorated
    • NoteSlight perishing of Rear tyres

  32. Pass39,137 miles (+6,679)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    39,137 miles
    Test number
    992552318310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail32,458 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,458 miles
    Test number
    212399917342
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  34. Pass32,458 miles (+6,581)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    32,458 miles
    Test number
    341339917307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Pass25,877 miles (+144)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    25,877 miles
    Test number
    524881926373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  36. Fail25,733 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,733 miles
    Test number
    263624616312
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S40 OLB

Does S40 OLB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 OLB is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S40 OLB?
The MOT on S40 OLB is valid until 6 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 OLB done?
S40 OLB was recorded at 93,038 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 3,544 miles a year.
Has S40 OLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 OLB has failed 16 of its 36 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S40 OLB 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 OLB find?
S40 OLB passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to flexible hose; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm; offside front coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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