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Volvo S40

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,997 cc

S40 VSRMOT history

S40 VSR is a black diesel Volvo S40 first used on 2 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 10 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 140,771 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

S40 VSR black Volvo S40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo S40, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 May 2027
Mileage
140,771 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,631 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 VSR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
2 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 May 2027
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 VSR was last recorded at 140,771 miles on 11 May 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Mar 2019: 11,210 miles, lower than 93,106 miles on 21 Mar 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
140,758 miles · 5 May 2026
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
6,631 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,771 miles
  • 2025 – 139,450 miles
  • 2024 – 138,009 miles
  • 2023 – 135,236 miles
  • 2022 – 130,345 miles
  • 2021 – 125,190 miles
  • 2020 – 120,006 miles
  • 2019 – 11,210 miles
  • 2018 – 93,106 miles
  • 2017 – 69,003 miles
  • 2016 – 65,517 miles
  • 2015 – 62,184 miles
  • 2014 – 58,773 miles
  • 2013 – 50,198 miles
  • 2012 – 48,400 miles
  • 2011 – 40,655 miles
  • 2010 – 34,076 miles
  • 2009 – 28,060 miles
  • 2008 – 22,996 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,771 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,771 miles (+13)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2027
    Odometer
    140,771 miles
    Test number
    802421409457
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail140,758 miles (+1,308)1 major1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,758 miles
    Test number
    601314054020
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass139,450 miles (+3)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    139,450 miles
    Test number
    598380829783
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail139,447 miles (+1,438)4 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,447 miles
    Test number
    733376058938
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass138,009 miles (+2,773)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    138,009 miles
    Test number
    457153773387
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass135,236 miles (+4,891)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    135,236 miles
    Test number
    998447098334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass130,345 miles (+5,155)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    130,345 miles
    Test number
    134347340942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass125,190 miles (+5,184)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    125,190 miles
    Test number
    496063873239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass120,006 miles (+108,796)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    120,006 miles
    Test number
    974702728925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass11,210 miles (-81,896)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    11,210 miles
    Test number
    402539757260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass93,106 miles (+24,103)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    93,106 miles
    Test number
    834579364629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,003 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    69,003 miles
    Test number
    576749030555
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail68,995 miles (+3,478)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,995 miles
    Test number
    667398994014
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass65,517 miles (+3,333)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    65,517 miles
    Test number
    103161809911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,184 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    62,184 miles
    Test number
    116387015129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail62,181 miles (+3,408)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,181 miles
    Test number
    566667315199
    • DangerousNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass58,773 miles (+8,575)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    58,773 miles
    Test number
    376246064086
    • 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)

  18. Pass50,198 miles (+1,798)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    50,198 miles
    Test number
    986671083075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    48,400 miles
    Test number
    135189022313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail48,400 miles (+7,745)2 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,400 miles
    Test number
    198862922371
    • DangerousOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  21. Pass40,655 miles (+6,579)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    40,655 miles
    Test number
    985159641202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteADVISE REAR SILENCOR OUTER SKIN BADLY DETERIATED BUT NOT LEAKING GASES AT PRESENT.

  22. Pass34,076 miles (+6,016)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    34,076 miles
    Test number
    351011520293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,060 miles (+5,064)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    28,060 miles
    Test number
    874440649208
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass22,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    22,996 miles
    Test number
    542159718288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 VSR

Does S40 VSR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 VSR is valid until 10 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 VSR?
The MOT on S40 VSR is valid until 10 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 VSR done?
S40 VSR was recorded at 140,771 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 6,631 miles a year.
Has S40 VSR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 VSR has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2026.
Has the mileage on S40 VSR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Mar 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S40 VSR find?
S40 VSR passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 12 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 10 more.

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