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Volvo S40

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,997 cc

S40 RDNMOT history

S40 RDN is a blue diesel Volvo S40 first used on 6 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 164,865 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

S40 RDN blue Volvo S40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo S40, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 May 2027
Mileage
164,865 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,014 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 RDN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
6 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 RDN was last recorded at 164,865 miles on 19 May 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,857 miles · 29 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
8,014 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,865 miles
  • 2025 – 157,375 miles
  • 2024 – 148,154 miles
  • 2023 – 147,970 miles
  • 2022 – 132,250 miles
  • 2021 – 125,586 miles
  • 2020 – 118,856 miles
  • 2019 – 109,226 miles
  • 2018 – 100,582 miles
  • 2017 – 92,623 miles
  • 2016 – 83,083 miles
  • 2015 – 74,185 miles
  • 2014 – 63,220 miles
  • 2013 – 55,290 miles
  • 2012 – 48,218 miles
  • 2011 – 41,729 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,865 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front mirror casing damaged
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear various components and vehicle structure heavily corroded

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Body corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Fluid leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • O/s and n/s front back plates corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 6 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,865 miles (+8)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    164,865 miles
    Test number
    326474418193
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front mirror casing damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear various components and vehicle structure heavily corroded
  2. Fail164,857 miles (+7,482)3 dangerous6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,857 miles
    Test number
    174271774828
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing mirror casing damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear vehicle heavily corroded underneath
  3. Pass157,375 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    157,375 miles
    Test number
    405953797548
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail157,375 miles (+9,221)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,375 miles
    Test number
    888851492179
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function top mount (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass148,154 miles (+184)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    148,154 miles
    Test number
    544745520963
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBody corrosion
    • AdvisoryFluid leak
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s front back plates corroded
  6. Fail147,970 miles (+9,184)11 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,970 miles
    Test number
    507227879180
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt center (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBody corrosion
    • AdvisoryFluid leak
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s front back plates corroded
  7. Pass138,786 miles (+6,536)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    138,786 miles
    Test number
    314198146779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass132,250 miles (+6,664)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    132,250 miles
    Test number
    394768393811
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  9. Pass125,586 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    125,586 miles
    Test number
    603590526561
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  10. Fail125,586 miles (+6,730)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,586 miles
    Test number
    111548329051
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  11. Pass118,856 miles (+9,630)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    118,856 miles
    Test number
    314045561184
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s rear brake back plate corroded
    • AdvisoryRusty under vehicle
  12. Pass109,226 miles (+8,644)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    109,226 miles
    Test number
    214864371145
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
  13. Pass100,582 miles (+7,959)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    100,582 miles
    Test number
    913612354233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass92,623 miles (+9,540)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    92,623 miles
    Test number
    112639180007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass83,083 miles (+8,898)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    83,083 miles
    Test number
    165987699268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass74,185 miles (+10,965)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    74,185 miles
    Test number
    585449205086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,220 miles (+7,930)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    63,220 miles
    Test number
    108164514035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,290 miles (+7,072)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    55,290 miles
    Test number
    819793103023
    • NoteH/brake travel could be improved
  19. Pass48,218 miles (+6,489)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    48,218 miles
    Test number
    145270212477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    41,729 miles
    Test number
    237156101080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 RDN

Does S40 RDN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 RDN is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 RDN?
The MOT on S40 RDN is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 RDN done?
S40 RDN was recorded at 164,865 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 8,014 miles a year.
Has S40 RDN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 RDN has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S40 RDN 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 RDN find?
S40 RDN passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 5 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front coil spring corroded; offside front mirror casing damaged, and 2 more.

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