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Volvo S40

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,798 cc

S40 PRGMOT history

S40 PRG is a silver petrol Volvo S40 first used on 8 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 85,805 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

S40 PRG silver Volvo S40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo S40, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jul 2027
Mileage
85,805 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,475 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 PRG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
8 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 PRG was last recorded at 85,805 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,776 miles · 13 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
29 miles
Average per year
3,475 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,805 miles
  • 2025 – 84,476 miles
  • 2024 – 83,181 miles
  • 2023 – 81,309 miles
  • 2022 – 79,212 miles
  • 2021 – 77,852 miles
  • 2020 – 76,169 miles
  • 2019 – 70,949 miles
  • 2018 – 65,337 miles
  • 2017 – 62,906 miles
  • 2016 – 53,505 miles
  • 2015 – 50,815 miles
  • 2014 – 47,027 miles
  • 2013 – 44,319 miles
  • 2012 – 40,362 miles
  • 2011 – 37,869 miles
  • 2010 – 35,583 miles
  • 2009 – 28,611 miles
  • 2008 – 22,311 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,805 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Coil spring corroded x2 nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySill covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection

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 Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor7 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone B

    Minor4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Headlamps deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 28 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,805 miles (+29)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    85,805 miles
    Test number
    872818879747
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Coil spring corroded x2 nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection

  2. Fail85,776 miles (+1,300)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,776 miles
    Test number
    320774430387
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ZONE "B" (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  3. Pass84,476 miles (+4)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    84,476 miles
    Test number
    812993978602
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met requirements

  4. Fail84,472 miles (+1,291)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,472 miles
    Test number
    327250956836
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met requirements

  5. Pass83,181 miles (+1,872)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    83,181 miles
    Test number
    539058288556
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Pass81,309 miles (+2,097)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    81,309 miles
    Test number
    743207417434
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass79,212 miles (+1,360)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    79,212 miles
    Test number
    218627865168
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass77,852 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    77,852 miles
    Test number
    892854713465
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail77,852 miles (+1,683)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,852 miles
    Test number
    639742674253
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass76,169 miles (+5,220)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    76,169 miles
    Test number
    522144929859
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps deteriorated

  11. Pass70,949 miles (+5,612)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    70,949 miles
    Test number
    314690654235
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass65,337 miles (+2,431)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    65,337 miles
    Test number
    661426026450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,906 miles (+9,401)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    62,906 miles
    Test number
    829560928500
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror/ side repeater damaged slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass53,505 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    53,505 miles
    Test number
    121404476720
    • AdvisoryE M L light on.
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has slight damage to the outer side wall. Small cuts, tares and slight bulge.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail53,504 miles (+2,689)8 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,504 miles
    Test number
    903160394887
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryE M L light on.
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has slight damage to the outer side wall. Small cuts, tares and slight bulge.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass50,815 miles (+3,788)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    50,815 miles
    Test number
    689498795067
    • 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)

  17. Pass47,027 miles (+7)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    47,027 miles
    Test number
    835958694067
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn close to the legal limit on inner edges (205/50R17)
    • NoteFront side lights dim

  18. Fail47,020 miles (+2,701)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,020 miles
    Test number
    819377894075
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn close to the legal limit on inner edges (205/50R17)
    • NoteFront side lights dim

  19. Pass44,319 miles (+3,957)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    44,319 miles
    Test number
    557120873097
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass40,362 miles (+2,493)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    40,362 miles
    Test number
    995286582013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    37,869 miles
    Test number
    146380171478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail37,869 miles (+2,286)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,869 miles
    Test number
    325500771008
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

  23. Pass35,583 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    35,583 miles
    Test number
    823647990051
    • NoteMinor chips in windscreen

  24. Fail35,583 miles (+6,972)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,583 miles
    Test number
    103536890061
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteMinor chips in windscreen

  25. Pass28,611 miles (+6,300)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    28,611 miles
    Test number
    130966599402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass22,311 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    22,311 miles
    Test number
    113068088409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 PRG

Does S40 PRG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 PRG is valid until 5 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 PRG?
The MOT on S40 PRG is valid until 5 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 PRG done?
S40 PRG was recorded at 85,805 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 3,475 miles a year.
Has S40 PRG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 PRG has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on S40 PRG 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 PRG find?
S40 PRG passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear inner brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 nearside and offside; rear lower coil spring corroded x2 nearside and offside, and 2 more.

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