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Volvo S40

Green · Petrol · 2005 · 2,435 cc

S40 RETMOT history

S40 RET is a green petrol Volvo S40 first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 183,346 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

S40 RET green Volvo S40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
183,346 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,196 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 RET
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 RET was last recorded at 183,346 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 4,811 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,535 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,811 miles
Average per year
8,196 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 183,346 miles
  • 2024 – 178,535 miles
  • 2023 – 174,403 miles
  • 2022 – 171,238 miles
  • 2021 – 168,230 miles
  • 2020 – 163,519 miles
  • 2019 – 155,066 miles
  • 2018 – 147,138 miles
  • 2017 – 140,102 miles
  • 2016 – 133,509 miles
  • 2015 – 125,531 miles
  • 2014 – 115,728 miles
  • 2013 – 106,778 miles
  • 2012 – 94,721 miles
  • 2011 – 83,296 miles
  • 2010 – 70,213 miles
  • 2009 – 56,005 miles
  • 2008 – 37,559 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,346 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,346 miles (+4,811)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    183,346 miles
    Test number
    867937537982
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass178,535 miles (+4,132)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    178,535 miles
    Test number
    194084355726
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass174,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    174,403 miles
    Test number
    123925133524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail174,401 miles (+3,163)2 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,401 miles
    Test number
    275967395416
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass171,238 miles (+3,008)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    171,238 miles
    Test number
    591550218280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass168,230 miles (+4,711)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    168,230 miles
    Test number
    397513208455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass163,519 miles (+8,453)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    163,519 miles
    Test number
    388069636580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass155,066 miles (+7,928)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    155,066 miles
    Test number
    189613363871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass147,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    147,138 miles
    Test number
    190766736649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail147,138 miles (+7,036)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,138 miles
    Test number
    302801642563
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  11. Pass140,102 miles (+6,593)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    140,102 miles
    Test number
    257132889340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass133,509 miles (+7,978)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    133,509 miles
    Test number
    318872372342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass125,531 miles (+9,803)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    125,531 miles
    Test number
    506654075150
    • NoteBoth rerar tyres wornun even

  14. Pass115,728 miles (+8,950)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    115,728 miles
    Test number
    299231374424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass106,778 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    106,778 miles
    Test number
    277003673140
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inside edge

  16. Fail106,778 miles (+12,057)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,778 miles
    Test number
    387563773140
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inside edge

  17. Pass94,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    94,721 miles
    Test number
    225104062420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail94,720 miles (+11,424)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,720 miles
    Test number
    806994362120
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Pass83,296 miles (+13,083)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    83,296 miles
    Test number
    267709871157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass70,213 miles (+14,208)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    70,213 miles
    Test number
    170240580171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,005 miles (+18,446)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    56,005 miles
    Test number
    662655979146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,559 miles (+594)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    37,559 miles
    Test number
    790652988123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  23. Fail36,965 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,965 miles
    Test number
    822731778195
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about S40 RET

Does S40 RET currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 RET is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 RET?
The MOT on S40 RET is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 RET done?
S40 RET was recorded at 183,346 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 8,196 miles a year.
Has S40 RET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 RET has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on S40 RET 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 RET find?
S40 RET passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: central rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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