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Volvo S40

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,997 cc

S40 PBBMOT history

S40 PBB is a silver diesel Volvo S40 first used on 20 Oct 2004. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 181,399 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Oct 2024
Mileage
181,399 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,236 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 PBB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
20 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 PBB was last recorded at 181,399 miles on 5 Oct 2023, 134 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,265 miles · 29 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
134 miles
Average per year
8,236 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 181,399 miles
  • 2022 – 174,448 miles
  • 2021 – 167,569 miles
  • 2020 – 160,103 miles
  • 2019 – 152,880 miles
  • 2018 – 143,598 miles
  • 2017 – 136,211 miles
  • 2016 – 129,530 miles
  • 2015 – 122,581 miles
  • 2014 – 114,273 miles
  • 2013 – 106,710 miles
  • 2012 – 97,849 miles
  • 2011 – 90,295 miles
  • 2010 – 79,605 miles
  • 2009 – 67,450 miles
  • 2008 – 58,114 miles
  • 2007 – 49,074 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,399 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,399 miles (+134)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    181,399 miles
    Test number
    107299338255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail181,265 miles (+6,817)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,265 miles
    Test number
    372410591659
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass174,448 miles (+6,879)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    174,448 miles
    Test number
    450047265689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass167,569 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    167,569 miles
    Test number
    552585889928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail167,569 miles (+7,466)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,569 miles
    Test number
    551208618152
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  6. Pass160,103 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    160,103 miles
    Test number
    284831005803
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))

  7. Fail160,103 miles (+7,223)3 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,103 miles
    Test number
    987262327909
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))

  8. Pass152,880 miles (+9,282)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    152,880 miles
    Test number
    525586471377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass143,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    143,598 miles
    Test number
    682218958359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail143,598 miles (+7,387)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,598 miles
    Test number
    319458133722
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass136,211 miles (+6,681)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    136,211 miles
    Test number
    416241061984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass129,530 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    129,530 miles
    Test number
    100899013151
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail129,530 miles (+6,949)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,530 miles
    Test number
    594549840842
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass122,581 miles (+8,308)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    122,581 miles
    Test number
    640369181862
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre inner edge wear
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted

  15. Pass114,273 miles (+7,563)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    114,273 miles
    Test number
    846910674285
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass106,710 miles (+59)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    106,710 miles
    Test number
    356915073230
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteRear under body heat shield insecure

  17. Fail106,651 miles (+8,802)3 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,651 miles
    Test number
    447111473217
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn inner edges
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteRear under body heat shield insecure
    • NoteSome cracking present n/s/f tyre inner side wall

  18. Pass97,849 miles (+24)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    97,849 miles
    Test number
    228009562280
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteCut present n/s/f tyre outer side wall
    • NoteExhaust underbody heat sheild insecure

  19. Fail97,825 miles (+7,530)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,825 miles
    Test number
    615488062220
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteCut present n/s/f tyre outer side wall
    • NoteExhaust underbody heat sheild insecure

  20. Pass90,295 miles (+10,690)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    90,295 miles
    Test number
    859156361244
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Pass79,605 miles (+12,155)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    79,605 miles
    Test number
    844587860277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass67,450 miles (+9,336)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    67,450 miles
    Test number
    763667659207
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass58,114 miles (+9,040)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    58,114 miles
    Test number
    610698968292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass49,074 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    49,074 miles
    Test number
    201774557200
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear and nearside rear tyres have small cuts in both and both worn on inner edges

Questions about S40 PBB

Does S40 PBB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S40 PBB expired on 23 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S40 PBB?
The MOT on S40 PBB expired on 23 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S40 PBB done?
S40 PBB was recorded at 181,399 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2023, an average of 8,236 miles a year.
Has S40 PBB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 PBB has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on S40 PBB 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 PBB find?
S40 PBB passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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