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Volvo S40

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,435 cc

S40 YSCMOT history

S40 YSC is a silver petrol Volvo S40 first used on 1 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 10 Jul 2024 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 106,013 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2023.

S40 YSC silver Volvo S40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo S40, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Jul 2024
Mileage
106,013 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2023
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,253 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 YSC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 YSC was last recorded at 106,013 miles on 11 Jul 2023, 1,435 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,578 miles · 2 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
1,435 miles
Average per year
5,253 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 106,013 miles
  • 2021 – 104,578 miles
  • 2020 – 104,578 miles
  • 2019 – 99,539 miles
  • 2018 – 96,740 miles
  • 2017 – 87,349 miles
  • 2016 – 81,974 miles
  • 2015 – 74,921 miles
  • 2014 – 67,947 miles
  • 2013 – 62,509 miles
  • 2012 – 57,922 miles
  • 2011 – 52,585 miles
  • 2010 – 45,972 miles
  • 2009 – 32,749 miles
  • 2008 – 25,805 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,013 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,013 miles (+1,435)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    106,013 miles
    Test number
    882456084618
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass104,578 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    104,578 miles
    Test number
    138615250492
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail104,578 miles (+5,039)2 dangerous6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,578 miles
    Test number
    566444370708
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Road wheel fixing missing Both sides x1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorRear All direction indicators incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass99,539 miles (+2,799)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    99,539 miles
    Test number
    810627137700
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from join going forward (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass96,740 miles (+1,000)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    96,740 miles
    Test number
    312608792736
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Fail95,740 miles (+8,391)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,740 miles
    Test number
    832505098048
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass87,349 miles (+5,375)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    87,349 miles
    Test number
    633832048720
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  8. Pass81,974 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    81,974 miles
    Test number
    420983748382
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail81,974 miles (+7,053)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,974 miles
    Test number
    429688130573
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass74,921 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    74,921 miles
    Test number
    760058583899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail74,921 miles (+6,974)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,921 miles
    Test number
    808839577584
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  12. Pass67,947 miles (+5,438)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    67,947 miles
    Test number
    987724584284
    • 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)

  13. Pass62,509 miles (+4,587)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    62,509 miles
    Test number
    906815873281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass57,922 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    57,922 miles
    Test number
    187531972290
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail57,922 miles (+5,337)1 dangerous1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,922 miles
    Test number
    359651572438
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass52,585 miles (+6,613)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    52,585 miles
    Test number
    206689661242
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass45,972 miles (+2,671)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    45,972 miles
    Test number
    253600060280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,301 miles (+10,552)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2011
    Odometer
    43,301 miles
    Test number
    213545340131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    32,749 miles
    Test number
    644081519181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail32,749 miles (+6,944)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,749 miles
    Test number
    971810719115
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass25,805 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    25,805 miles
    Test number
    521554198040
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S40 YSC

Does S40 YSC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S40 YSC expired on 10 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S40 YSC?
The MOT on S40 YSC expired on 10 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S40 YSC done?
S40 YSC was recorded at 106,013 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2023, an average of 5,253 miles a year.
Has S40 YSC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 YSC has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on S40 YSC 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 YSC find?
S40 YSC passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2023 with 7 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 4 more.

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