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Volvo S40

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,870 cc

S40 PASMOT history

S40 PAS is a black petrol Volvo S40 first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 9 Nov 2025 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 130,912 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Nov 2025
Mileage
130,912 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2024
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,175 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 PAS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,870 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 PAS was last recorded at 130,912 miles on 7 Nov 2024, 75 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Apr 2014: 92,439 miles, lower than 98,324 miles on 8 May 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
130,837 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
75 miles
Average per year
5,175 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 130,912 miles
  • 2023 – 119,064 miles
  • 2022 – 117,985 miles
  • 2021 – 117,098 miles
  • 2020 – 116,228 miles
  • 2019 – 114,388 miles
  • 2018 – 112,490 miles
  • 2017 – 110,090 miles
  • 2016 – 103,272 miles
  • 2015 – 97,419 miles
  • 2014 – 92,442 miles
  • 2013 – 98,324 miles
  • 2012 – 87,156 miles
  • 2011 – 83,592 miles
  • 2009 – 69,535 miles
  • 2008 – 57,764 miles
  • 2007 – 47,082 miles
  • 2006 – 36,812 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,912 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOFFSID EFRONT TYRE CRACKINGRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 2 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,912 miles (+75)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    130,912 miles
    Test number
    910528334391
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOFFSID EFRONT TYRE CRACKING
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail130,837 miles (+11,773)4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,837 miles
    Test number
    883605537856
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOFFSID EFRONT TYRE CRACKING
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass119,064 miles (+6)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    119,064 miles
    Test number
    291748636840
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryREVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail119,058 miles (+1,073)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,058 miles
    Test number
    262328454385
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryREVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass117,985 miles (+887)1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    117,985 miles
    Test number
    360620026883
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CAMBER ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CAMBER ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSHES X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass117,098 miles (+870)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    117,098 miles
    Test number
    900283869085
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CONTROL ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CONTROL ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass116,228 miles (+1,840)1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    116,228 miles
    Test number
    439370618568
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front STRUT TOP ROUGH WHEN ROTATED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass114,388 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    114,388 miles
    Test number
    213371575286
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront oil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail114,387 miles (+1,897)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,387 miles
    Test number
    932169043609
    • MajorFront Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront oil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass112,490 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    112,490 miles
    Test number
    471012826926
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front strut top noisey
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail112,489 miles (+2,399)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,489 miles
    Test number
    424525622367
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front strut top noisey
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass110,090 miles (+6,818)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    110,090 miles
    Test number
    756261116595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass103,272 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2017
    Odometer
    103,272 miles
    Test number
    782342950840
    • AdvisoryRear both discs corroded

  14. Fail103,270 miles (+5,851)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,270 miles
    Test number
    938387029580
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear both discs corroded

  15. Pass97,419 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    97,419 miles
    Test number
    187551825145
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail97,417 miles (+4,975)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,417 miles
    Test number
    957280325186
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass92,442 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    92,442 miles
    Test number
    955963014101
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  18. Fail92,439 miles (-5,885)2 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,439 miles
    Test number
    429052414131
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
    • DangerousRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  19. Pass98,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    98,324 miles
    Test number
    236318823187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail98,324 miles (+11,168)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,324 miles
    Test number
    555573723183
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass87,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    87,156 miles
    Test number
    299207822283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail87,156 miles (+3,564)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,156 miles
    Test number
    175217922231
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass83,592 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    83,592 miles
    Test number
    557722021247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  24. Fail83,592 miles (+14,057)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,592 miles
    Test number
    676326711267
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  25. Pass69,535 miles (+11,771)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    69,535 miles
    Test number
    674416179263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass57,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    57,764 miles
    Test number
    873164128246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail57,764 miles (+10,682)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,764 miles
    Test number
    610414728249
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

  28. Pass47,082 miles (+10,270)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    47,082 miles
    Test number
    832263947208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass36,812 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    36,812 miles
    Test number
    923315346262
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about S40 PAS

Does S40 PAS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S40 PAS expired on 9 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S40 PAS?
The MOT on S40 PAS expired on 9 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S40 PAS done?
S40 PAS was recorded at 130,912 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2024, an average of 5,175 miles a year.
Has S40 PAS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 PAS has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on S40 PAS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Apr 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S40 PAS find?
S40 PAS passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2024 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly damaged; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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