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Volvo S40

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,560 cc

S40 XALMOT history

S40 XAL is a black diesel Volvo S40 first used on 16 Oct 2009. Its MOT expired on 18 Sept 2023 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 115,049 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2022.

S40 XAL black Volvo S40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo S40, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Sept 2023
Mileage
115,049 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2022
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,510 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 XAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
16 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 XAL was last recorded at 115,049 miles on 16 Sept 2022, 327 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,722 miles · 6 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
327 miles
Average per year
8,510 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 115,049 miles
  • 2021 – 104,573 miles
  • 2020 – 97,005 miles
  • 2019 – 90,556 miles
  • 2018 – 81,324 miles
  • 2017 – 70,725 miles
  • 2016 – 61,337 miles
  • 2015 – 54,103 miles
  • 2014 – 45,906 miles
  • 2013 – 38,990 miles
  • 2012 – 29,195 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,049 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing inner edgeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPerishing/wear to rear lower control arm bushes + rear trailing arm front bushesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySome corrosion to rear brake discsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryWindscreen chippedRecorded at 6 MOTs since 2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Both front wishbones rear bushes deteriorating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Both rear lower control arms bushes starting to wear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside rear trailing arm bush starting to separate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 14 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,049 miles (+327)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    115,049 miles
    Test number
    878262447068
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryPerishing/wear to rear lower control arm bushes + rear trailing arm front bushes
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to rear brake discs
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped

  2. Fail114,722 miles (+10,149)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,722 miles
    Test number
    634321126226
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryPerishing/wear to rear lower control arm bushes + rear trailing arm front bushes
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to rear brake discs
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped

  3. Pass104,573 miles (+33)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    104,573 miles
    Test number
    312079452801
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wishbones rear bushes deteriorating
    • AdvisoryBoth rear lower control arms bushes starting to wear
    • AdvisoryOffside rear trailing arm bush starting to separate
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped

  4. Fail104,540 miles (+7,535)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,540 miles
    Test number
    961670504309
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wishbones rear bushes deteriorating
    • AdvisoryBoth rear lower control arms bushes starting to wear
    • AdvisoryOffside rear trailing arm bush starting to separate
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped

  5. Pass97,005 miles (+6,449)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    97,005 miles
    Test number
    145314149936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass90,556 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    90,556 miles
    Test number
    495336110877
    • AdvisoryBoth front wishbones rear bushes worn/separating/weakening
    • AdvisoryCorrosion/wear to front brake discs
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn/bold inner edges + n/s/f tyre 3mm across centre
    • AdvisoryWear/perishing to rear lower control arm bushes
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped

  7. Fail90,556 miles (+9,232)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,556 miles
    Test number
    536721117900
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wishbones rear bushes worn/separating/weakening
    • AdvisoryCorrosion/wear to front brake discs
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn/bold inner edges + n/s/f tyre 3mm across centre
    • AdvisoryWear/perishing to rear lower control arm bushes
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped

  8. Pass81,324 miles (+10,599)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    81,324 miles
    Test number
    552992478966
    • AdvisoryScrew in n/s/f tyre outer edge - recommend repair
    • AdvisorySome separating to rear trailing arm front bushes
    • AdvisoryWear/perishing to rear lower control arm bushes
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped

  9. Pass70,725 miles (+9,388)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    70,725 miles
    Test number
    585668552875
    • 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)

  10. Pass61,337 miles (+7,234)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    61,337 miles
    Test number
    721083258295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass54,103 miles (+8,197)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    54,103 miles
    Test number
    887818115229
    • 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)

  12. Pass45,906 miles (+6,916)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    45,906 miles
    Test number
    645972834224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,990 miles (+9,795)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    38,990 miles
    Test number
    147875833239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,195 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    29,195 miles
    Test number
    919197922230
    • 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)

  15. Fail29,193 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,193 miles
    Test number
    769217922250
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • 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)

Questions about S40 XAL

Does S40 XAL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S40 XAL expired on 18 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S40 XAL?
The MOT on S40 XAL expired on 18 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S40 XAL done?
S40 XAL was recorded at 115,049 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2022, an average of 8,510 miles a year.
Has S40 XAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 XAL has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on S40 XAL 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 XAL find?
S40 XAL passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2022 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge; perishing/wear to rear lower control arm bushes + rear trailing arm front bushes, and 2 more.

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