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Volvo C30

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,596 cc

S40 ULXMOT history

S40 ULX is a grey petrol Volvo C30 first used on 29 May 2009. Its MOT expired on 22 Nov 2025 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 90,766 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2024.

S40 ULX grey Volvo C30 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo C30, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Nov 2025
Mileage
90,766 mi
At MOT on 25 Oct 2024
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,160 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 ULX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
C30
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
29 May 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 ULX was last recorded at 90,766 miles on 25 Oct 2024, 383 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,383 miles · 23 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
383 miles
Average per year
5,160 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 90,766 miles
  • 2023 – 86,220 miles
  • 2022 – 82,903 miles
  • 2021 – 79,391 miles
  • 2020 – 69,727 miles
  • 2019 – 62,704 miles
  • 2018 – 58,309 miles
  • 2017 – 53,236 miles
  • 2016 – 49,716 miles
  • 2015 – 44,434 miles
  • 2014 – 38,321 miles
  • 2013 – 31,939 miles
  • 2012 – 26,227 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,766 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe clamp deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryLower radiator support bracket corroded.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 23 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,766 miles (+383)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    90,766 miles
    Test number
    218377228433
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe clamp deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower radiator support bracket corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail90,383 miles (+4,163)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,383 miles
    Test number
    142931792569
    • MajorCoil spring fractured or broken Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe clamp deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower radiator support bracket corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass86,220 miles (+1)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    86,220 miles
    Test number
    238309722468
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail86,219 miles (+26)3 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,219 miles
    Test number
    582301525809
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail86,193 miles (+3,290)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,193 miles
    Test number
    842293619196
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion on undercarriage

  6. Pass82,903 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    82,903 miles
    Test number
    584279271955
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap non standard but still has a sealing device

  7. Fail82,902 miles (+3,511)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,902 miles
    Test number
    926551058812
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer side marker (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap non standard but still has a sealing device

  8. Pass79,391 miles (+9,664)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    79,391 miles
    Test number
    481452744599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass69,727 miles (+7,023)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    69,727 miles
    Test number
    406111502035
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from reverse light switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass62,704 miles (+4,395)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    62,704 miles
    Test number
    795571037354
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055017 (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass58,309 miles (+5,073)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    58,309 miles
    Test number
    946206975897
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass53,236 miles (+3,520)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    53,236 miles
    Test number
    804975324855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,716 miles (+5,282)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    49,716 miles
    Test number
    299072112740
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension lower arm rear bushes worn
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges

  14. Pass44,434 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    44,434 miles
    Test number
    295808022646
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail44,434 miles (+6,113)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,434 miles
    Test number
    379631890246
    • Repaired at testCentre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' air freshener (8.3.1e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass38,321 miles (+3,434)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    38,321 miles
    Test number
    316612264236
    • 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. Pass34,887 miles (+2,948)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    34,887 miles
    Test number
    389054634082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,939 miles (+5,712)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    31,939 miles
    Test number
    696703493005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,227 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    26,227 miles
    Test number
    817804512161
    • NoteCut on n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Questions about S40 ULX

Does S40 ULX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S40 ULX expired on 22 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S40 ULX?
The MOT on S40 ULX expired on 22 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S40 ULX done?
S40 ULX was recorded at 90,766 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2024, an average of 5,160 miles a year.
Has S40 ULX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 ULX has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on S40 ULX 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 ULX find?
S40 ULX passed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe clamp deteriorated; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 6 more.

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