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Volvo S40

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,948 cc

S40 WMBMOT history

S40 WMB is a blue petrol Volvo S40 first used on 30 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 42,173 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Sept 2027
Mileage
42,173 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,522 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 WMB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,948 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 WMB was last recorded at 42,173 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,173 miles · 3 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,522 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,173 miles
  • 2025 – 42,037 miles
  • 2024 – 41,817 miles
  • 2023 – 40,470 miles
  • 2022 – 39,676 miles
  • 2021 – 39,235 miles
  • 2020 – 38,934 miles
  • 2019 – 38,628 miles
  • 2018 – 36,633 miles
  • 2017 – 28,354 miles
  • 2016 – 26,463 miles
  • 2015 – 25,512 miles
  • 2014 – 24,579 miles
  • 2013 – 23,183 miles
  • 2012 – 21,917 miles
  • 2011 – 20,254 miles
  • 2010 – 18,774 miles
  • 2009 – 16,654 miles
  • 2008 – 15,189 miles
  • 2007 – 13,239 miles
  • 2006 – 11,374 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,173 miles
  • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear and o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded 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.

  • Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,173 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    42,173 miles
    Test number
    676744125734
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear and o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail42,173 miles (+136)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,173 miles
    Test number
    504410682552
    • MajorCoil spring fractured or broken o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear and o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass42,037 miles (+220)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    42,037 miles
    Test number
    380312864906
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper cover insecure
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass41,817 miles (+1,347)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    41,817 miles
    Test number
    314727393623
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres show signs of perishing and age in grooves 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass40,470 miles (+794)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    40,470 miles
    Test number
    927831397195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass39,676 miles (+441)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    39,676 miles
    Test number
    101603168291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass39,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    39,235 miles
    Test number
    598510620631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail39,231 miles (+297)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,231 miles
    Test number
    500600694224
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass38,934 miles (+306)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    38,934 miles
    Test number
    450645196611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass38,628 miles (+1,995)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    38,628 miles
    Test number
    546525524749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,633 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    36,633 miles
    Test number
    581216667923
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades split.
    • AdvisoryN/S/F Bottom ball joint rubber poor.
    • AdvisoryN/S/F Suspension link arm upper rubber poor.

  12. Fail36,633 miles (+8,279)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,633 miles
    Test number
    359909989748
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades split.
    • AdvisoryN/S/F Bottom ball joint rubber poor.
    • AdvisoryN/S/F Marker light inop.
    • AdvisoryN/S/F Suspension link arm upper rubber poor.

  13. Pass28,354 miles (+1,891)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    28,354 miles
    Test number
    858865078072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass26,463 miles (+951)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    26,463 miles
    Test number
    816270319078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass25,512 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    25,512 miles
    Test number
    918542825868
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has weather cracks within the tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail25,512 miles (+933)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,512 miles
    Test number
    174642785929
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has weather cracks within the tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass24,579 miles (+1,396)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    24,579 miles
    Test number
    317905954467
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has weather cracks within the tread

  18. Fail23,183 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,183 miles
    Test number
    398246353269
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass23,183 miles (+1,266)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    23,183 miles
    Test number
    758126853283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,917 miles (+1,663)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    21,917 miles
    Test number
    938564852262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,254 miles (+1,480)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    20,254 miles
    Test number
    759431561128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,774 miles (+2,120)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    18,774 miles
    Test number
    254505250413
    • NoteTyres walls cracking

  23. Pass16,654 miles (+1,465)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    16,654 miles
    Test number
    372189159144
    • NoteO/s front n/s front n/s rear tyres cracking on outer walls

  24. Pass15,189 miles (+1,950)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    15,189 miles
    Test number
    453634758100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass13,239 miles (+1,865)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    13,239 miles
    Test number
    871607357194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass11,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    11,374 miles
    Test number
    203759456122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 WMB

Does S40 WMB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 WMB is valid until 20 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 WMB?
The MOT on S40 WMB is valid until 20 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 WMB done?
S40 WMB was recorded at 42,173 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 1,522 miles a year.
Has S40 WMB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 WMB has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S40 WMB 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 WMB find?
S40 WMB passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s/f; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear and o/s/f; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres.

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