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Volvo S40

Red · Diesel · 2005 · 1,997 cc

S40 TDSMOT history

S40 TDS is a red diesel Volvo S40 first used on 1 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 125,245 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

S40 TDS red Volvo S40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo S40, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Feb 2027
Mileage
125,245 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,730 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 TDS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 TDS was last recorded at 125,245 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,245 miles · 12 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,730 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,245 miles
  • 2025 – 116,146 miles
  • 2024 – 109,278 miles
  • 2023 – 105,904 miles
  • 2022 – 103,012 miles
  • 2021 – 98,578 miles
  • 2020 – 96,702 miles
  • 2019 – 94,555 miles
  • 2018 – 91,907 miles
  • 2017 – 84,937 miles
  • 2016 – 73,932 miles
  • 2015 – 62,661 miles
  • 2014 – 53,556 miles
  • 2013 – 44,132 miles
  • 2012 – 40,077 miles
  • 2011 – 36,525 miles
  • 2010 – 32,719 miles
  • 2009 – 29,138 miles
  • 2008 – 22,942 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,245 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside steering rack gaiter twistedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2026

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2026

  • Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2026

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2026

  • Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

31 tests since 7 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,245 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    125,245 miles
    Test number
    467100067449
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside steering rack gaiter twisted

  2. Fail125,245 miles (+531)2 dangerous2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,245 miles
    Test number
    319948957966
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside steering rack gaiter twisted

  3. Fail124,714 miles (+8,568)2 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,714 miles
    Test number
    261111568009
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass116,146 miles (+6,868)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    116,146 miles
    Test number
    271632116588
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass109,278 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    109,278 miles
    Test number
    766432309381
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOff side front steering rack boot twisted

  6. Fail109,278 miles (+3,374)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,278 miles
    Test number
    112709104018
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOff side front steering rack boot twisted

  7. Pass105,904 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    105,904 miles
    Test number
    423678099066
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre badly worn on edges tyre in poor condition (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail105,904 miles (+2,892)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,904 miles
    Test number
    973872540793
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre badly worn on edges tyre in poor condition (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass103,012 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    103,012 miles
    Test number
    930884069256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail103,012 miles (+4,434)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,012 miles
    Test number
    181837856513
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass98,578 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    98,578 miles
    Test number
    223639559394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail98,575 miles (+1,873)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,575 miles
    Test number
    245578623398
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass96,702 miles (+2,147)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    96,702 miles
    Test number
    627234046790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass94,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    94,555 miles
    Test number
    486784718300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail94,555 miles (+2,648)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,555 miles
    Test number
    189245423895
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass91,907 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    91,907 miles
    Test number
    996865630055
    • AdvisoryCondition of both front lower arms inner bushees

  17. Fail91,903 miles (+6,966)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,903 miles
    Test number
    715787841042
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryCondition of both front lower arms inner bushees

  18. Pass84,937 miles (+11,005)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    84,937 miles
    Test number
    835754016836
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass73,932 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    73,932 miles
    Test number
    301904272864
    • AdvisoryNearside Front cuts in sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail73,932 miles (+11,271)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,932 miles
    Test number
    432167455786
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front cuts in sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass62,661 miles (+9,105)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    62,661 miles
    Test number
    995215645051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,556 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    53,556 miles
    Test number
    249198244007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail53,553 miles (+9,421)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,553 miles
    Test number
    115346844064
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass44,132 miles (+4,055)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    44,132 miles
    Test number
    108595433439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass40,077 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    40,077 miles
    Test number
    179251502169
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOsr tyre has small cracks present

  26. Fail40,077 miles (+3,552)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,077 miles
    Test number
    985401702154
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOsr tyre has small cracks present

  27. Pass36,525 miles (+3,806)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    36,525 miles
    Test number
    759298401182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass32,719 miles (+60)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    32,719 miles
    Test number
    243497390009
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Fail32,659 miles (+3,521)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,659 miles
    Test number
    701913890044
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  30. Pass29,138 miles (+6,196)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    29,138 miles
    Test number
    783156599063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass22,942 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    22,942 miles
    Test number
    731018498058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 TDS

Does S40 TDS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 TDS is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 TDS?
The MOT on S40 TDS is valid until 19 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 TDS done?
S40 TDS was recorded at 125,245 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 5,730 miles a year.
Has S40 TDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 TDS has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on S40 TDS 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 TDS find?
S40 TDS passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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