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Volvo S40

Red · Diesel · 2003 · 1,870 cc

S40 VMDMOT history

S40 VMD is a red diesel Volvo S40 first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 146,277 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
146,277 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,756 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 VMD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,870 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 VMD was last recorded at 146,277 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,275 miles · 10 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,756 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,277 miles
  • 2025 – 140,792 miles
  • 2024 – 134,720 miles
  • 2023 – 127,708 miles
  • 2021 – 120,626 miles
  • 2020 – 117,219 miles
  • 2019 – 109,675 miles
  • 2018 – 105,872 miles
  • 2017 – 98,091 miles
  • 2016 – 89,326 miles
  • 2015 – 76,600 miles
  • 2014 – 60,093 miles
  • 2013 – 41,347 miles
  • 2012 – 31,855 miles
  • 2010 – 23,306 miles
  • 2009 – 22,624 miles
  • 2008 – 20,732 miles
  • 2007 – 19,007 miles
  • 2006 – 15,399 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,277 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Towbar component corroded, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 28 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,277 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    146,277 miles
    Test number
    190714844640
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  2. Fail146,275 miles (+5,483)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,275 miles
    Test number
    548691038255
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp light source and lamp not compatible both sides (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass140,792 miles (+24)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    140,792 miles
    Test number
    318490826148
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Fail140,768 miles (+6,048)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,768 miles
    Test number
    571921848366
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass134,720 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    134,720 miles
    Test number
    596773139408
    • AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

  6. Fail134,715 miles (+7,007)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,715 miles
    Test number
    126315534796
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

  7. Pass127,708 miles (+7,082)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    127,708 miles
    Test number
    602868053985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass120,626 miles (+3,407)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    120,626 miles
    Test number
    778912756233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass117,219 miles (+7,544)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    117,219 miles
    Test number
    104795333546
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slight cut (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass109,675 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    109,675 miles
    Test number
    156897310420
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Fail109,664 miles (+3,792)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,664 miles
    Test number
    835317719983
    • MajorDirection indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorPosition lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass105,872 miles (+7,781)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    105,872 miles
    Test number
    960064918548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass98,091 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    98,091 miles
    Test number
    741358567152
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Fail98,090 miles (+8,764)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,090 miles
    Test number
    858513563712
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass89,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    89,326 miles
    Test number
    742251116317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail89,326 miles (+12,726)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,326 miles
    Test number
    877248996765
    • FailureFront registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

  17. Pass76,600 miles (+16,507)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    76,600 miles
    Test number
    177823265117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,093 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    60,093 miles
    Test number
    999454264170
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail60,093 miles (+18,746)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,093 miles
    Test number
    557344864109
    • FailureFront Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass41,347 miles (+9,492)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    41,347 miles
    Test number
    136464943408
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass31,855 miles (+8,549)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    31,855 miles
    Test number
    239047812002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,306 miles (+682)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    23,306 miles
    Test number
    381094540363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,624 miles (+1,892)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    22,624 miles
    Test number
    470049049409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,732 miles (+1,725)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    20,732 miles
    Test number
    514197978283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass19,007 miles (+3,608)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    19,007 miles
    Test number
    493267167229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass15,399 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    15,399 miles
    Test number
    650011276251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 VMD

Does S40 VMD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 VMD is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 VMD?
The MOT on S40 VMD is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 VMD done?
S40 VMD was recorded at 146,277 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 6,756 miles a year.
Has S40 VMD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 VMD has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on S40 VMD 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 VMD find?
S40 VMD passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate.

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