Volvo S40
Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,948 cc
S40 XBMMOT history
S40 XBM is a red petrol Volvo S40 first used on 20 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 24 Feb 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 90,495 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Feb 2026
- Mileage
- 90,495 mi
- At MOT on 25 Feb 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,314 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S40 XBM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- S40
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,948 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 20 Sept 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Feb 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Feb 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S40 XBM was last recorded at 90,495 miles on 25 Feb 2025, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 90,473 miles · 13 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 22 miles
- Average per year
- 3,314 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 90,495 miles
- 2024 – 84,764 miles
- 2023 – 74,597 miles
- 2022 – 64,796 miles
- 2020 – 63,434 miles
- 2018 – 61,122 miles
- 2017 – 60,084 miles
- 2016 – 58,930 miles
- 2015 – 57,143 miles
- 2014 – 55,380 miles
- 2013 – 53,420 miles
- 2012 – 51,481 miles
- 2011 – 48,886 miles
- 2010 – 46,071 miles
- 2009 – 42,308 miles
- 2008 – 38,466 miles
- 2007 – 34,878 miles
- 2006 – 30,360 miles
- 2005 – 26,084 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass90,495 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
27 tests since 20 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass90,495 miles (+22)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 90,495 miles
- Test number
- 555843586584
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail90,473 miles (+5,709)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,473 miles
- Test number
- 909356892142
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass84,764 miles (+8)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 84,764 miles
- Test number
- 156772821719
- MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Inner sills surface corrosion
- AdvisoryRear reverse light not working
Fail84,756 miles (+10,159)1 dangerous1 major1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,756 miles
- Test number
- 862804416463
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Inner sills surface corrosion
- AdvisoryRear reverse light not working
- AdvisoryBrakefluid low
Pass74,597 miles (+398)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 74,597 miles
- Test number
- 458885565558
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear reverse light inoperative
Fail74,199 miles (+9,403)6 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,199 miles
- Test number
- 309603856132
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front fog light inoperative
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear reverse light inoperative
Pass64,796 miles (+1,362)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 64,796 miles
- Test number
- 989705346100
- MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass63,434 miles (+1,432)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 63,434 miles
- Test number
- 911478156213
- AdvisoryNearside Rear number plate light not working
Pass62,002 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 62,002 miles
- Test number
- 798015258207
- AdvisoryO/s outer driveshaft gaiter is deteriorating.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail62,002 miles (+880)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,002 miles
- Test number
- 709539867129
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryO/s outer driveshaft gaiter is deteriorating.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass61,122 miles (+1,038)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 61,122 miles
- Test number
- 346823471244
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))
Pass60,084 miles (+12)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 60,084 miles
- Test number
- 360775675132
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail60,072 miles (+1,142)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,072 miles
- Test number
- 845517160926
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass58,930 miles (+1,787)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 58,930 miles
- Test number
- 123052401530
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass57,143 miles (+1,763)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 57,143 miles
- Test number
- 950052648276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,380 miles (+1,960)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 55,380 miles
- Test number
- 595418944212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,420 miles (+1,939)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 53,420 miles
- Test number
- 887055733286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,481 miles (+2,595)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 51,481 miles
- Test number
- 509314742283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,886 miles (+2,815)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 48,886 miles
- Test number
- 598685641268
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteRear brake discs corroded
Fail46,071 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,071 miles
- Test number
- 373323360211
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass46,071 miles (+35)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 46,071 miles
- Test number
- 751253060209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,036 miles (+3,728)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,036 miles
- Test number
- 103340660210
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Pass42,308 miles (+3,842)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 42,308 miles
- Test number
- 104114669279
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass38,466 miles (+3,588)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 38,466 miles
- Test number
- 410971368265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,878 miles (+4,518)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 34,878 miles
- Test number
- 424061767292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,360 miles (+4,276)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 30,360 miles
- Test number
- 381011566407
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,084 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 26,084 miles
- Test number
- 504553465223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S40 XBM
- Does S40 XBM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S40 XBM expired on 24 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S40 XBM?
- The MOT on S40 XBM expired on 24 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S40 XBM done?
- S40 XBM was recorded at 90,495 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2025, an average of 3,314 miles a year.
- Has S40 XBM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S40 XBM has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on S40 XBM 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 XBM find?
- S40 XBM passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; oil leak, but not excessive.
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