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Volvo S40

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,997 cc

S40 XEDMOT history

S40 XED is a grey diesel Volvo S40 first used on 24 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 134,105 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

S40 XED grey Volvo S40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo S40, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Oct 2027
Mileage
134,105 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,591 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 XED
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
24 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 XED was last recorded at 134,105 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 10,905 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
123,200 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
10,905 miles
Average per year
7,591 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,105 miles
  • 2025 – 123,200 miles
  • 2024 – 108,468 miles
  • 2023 – 100,539 miles
  • 2021 – 82,870 miles
  • 2020 – 72,123 miles
  • 2019 – 63,595 miles
  • 2018 – 57,371 miles
  • 2017 – 55,052 miles
  • 2016 – 49,188 miles
  • 2015 – 42,688 miles
  • 2014 – 35,755 miles
  • 2013 – 29,328 miles
  • 2012 – 22,786 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,105 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 22 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,105 miles (+10,905)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    134,105 miles
    Test number
    277643104583
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass123,200 miles (+14,732)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    123,200 miles
    Test number
    251378630005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  3. Pass108,468 miles (+7,929)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    108,468 miles
    Test number
    577399958301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  4. Pass100,539 miles (+7,156)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    100,539 miles
    Test number
    179341303960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass93,383 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    93,383 miles
    Test number
    821683083524
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail93,383 miles (+10,513)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,383 miles
    Test number
    412825409399
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass82,870 miles (+8,703)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    82,870 miles
    Test number
    227148849348
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  8. Pass74,167 miles (+2,044)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    74,167 miles
    Test number
    298311450629
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass72,123 miles (+8,528)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    72,123 miles
    Test number
    445946050034
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass63,595 miles (+6,224)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    63,595 miles
    Test number
    330326669721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,371 miles (+2,319)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    57,371 miles
    Test number
    293433636982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,052 miles (+5,864)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    55,052 miles
    Test number
    738279925985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    49,188 miles
    Test number
    570114533962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail49,188 miles (+6,500)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,188 miles
    Test number
    602788692178
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  15. Pass42,688 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    42,688 miles
    Test number
    105392745406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail42,688 miles (+6,933)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,688 miles
    Test number
    538512245029
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
  17. Pass35,755 miles (+6,427)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    35,755 miles
    Test number
    399223644037
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre outer sidewall cut but not showing cord
  18. Pass29,328 miles (+6,542)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    29,328 miles
    Test number
    196075043072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    22,786 miles
    Test number
    109653852407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 XED

Does S40 XED currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 XED is valid until 21 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 XED?
The MOT on S40 XED is valid until 21 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 XED done?
S40 XED was recorded at 134,105 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 7,591 miles a year.
Has S40 XED ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 XED has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on S40 XED 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 XED find?
S40 XED passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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