
Volvo S40
Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,731 cc
S49 RWEMOT history
S49 RWE is a green petrol Volvo S40 first used on 20 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 24 Jan 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 164,229 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Mar 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Jan 2023
- Mileage
- 164,229 mi
- At MOT on 22 Mar 2023
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,160 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S49 RWE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- S40
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,731 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 20 Oct 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Jan 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Mar 2023 (Fail)
Mileage history
S49 RWE was last recorded at 164,229 miles on 22 Mar 2023, 583 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 163,646 miles · 25 Jan 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 583 miles
- Average per year
- 4,160 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 164,229 miles
- 2022 – 163,646 miles
- 2021 – 163,640 miles
- 2020 – 160,832 miles
- 2019 – 158,192 miles
- 2018 – 154,561 miles
- 2017 – 149,229 miles
- 2016 – 145,726 miles
- 2015 – 141,490 miles
- 2014 – 138,035 miles
- 2013 – 132,074 miles
- 2012 – 128,988 miles
- 2011 – 124,499 miles
- 2010 – 119,403 miles
- 2009 – 115,881 miles
- 2008 – 112,322 miles
- 2007 – 105,585 miles
- 2006 – 98,282 miles
- 2005 – 91,988 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened fouling body (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral heavy corrosion
- AdvisoryTrailing arm bushes worn
- AdvisoryWiper linkage wornRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2015
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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and arch
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
23 tests since 8 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail164,229 miles (+583)16 major1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,229 miles
- Test number
- 970283302060
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened fouling body (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral heavy corrosion
- AdvisoryTrailing arm bushes worn
- AdvisoryWiper linkage worn
Pass163,646 miles (+6)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 163,646 miles
- Test number
- 656977531087
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front anti roll bar linkage noisey
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryWiper linkage worn
Fail163,640 miles (+2,808)1 dangerous8 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,640 miles
- Test number
- 245629324508
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front top shock mount worn
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
- AdvisoryRear axle bushes worn
- AdvisoryWiper linkage worn
Pass160,832 miles2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 160,832 miles
- Test number
- 920329639782
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside front top mount bearing notchey
Fail160,832 miles (+2,640)2 dangerous1 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,832 miles
- Test number
- 180787611577
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside front top mount bearing notchey
Pass158,192 miles (+3,631)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 158,192 miles
- Test number
- 240229114786
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake back plate corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear caliper h/brake iever not returning to its stop
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake back plate corroded
- AdvisoryCorrosion at fuel filler neck
Pass154,561 miles (+5,332)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 154,561 miles
- Test number
- 366567769128
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened bearing rough (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside caliper lever not returning to stop
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear back plates corroded
- AdvisoryCorrosion at fuel filler neck
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion front to rear
- AdvisoryHandbrake passed on 17%
Pass149,229 miles (+8)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 149,229 miles
- Test number
- 599866271182
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryDrivers seat belt reciever release button damaged
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perished
Fail149,221 miles (+3,495)5 failures11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,221 miles
- Test number
- 128988889902
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryDrivers seat belt reciever release button damaged
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perished
Pass145,726 miles (+15)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 145,726 miles
- Test number
- 707732710031
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Stabiliser arm bush split
- AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)
Fail145,711 miles (+4,221)5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,711 miles
- Test number
- 171156399723
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Stabiliser arm bush split
- AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)
Pass141,490 miles (+24)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 141,490 miles
- Test number
- 943781120180
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWiper linkage worn
Fail141,466 miles (+3,431)4 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,466 miles
- Test number
- 383878072262
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWiper linkage worn
Pass138,035 miles (+5,961)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 138,035 miles
- Test number
- 419462934376
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass132,074 miles (+3,086)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 132,074 miles
- Test number
- 488606433309
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,988 miles (+4,489)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 128,988 miles
- Test number
- 579484832325
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass124,499 miles (+5,096)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 124,499 miles
- Test number
- 946526331368
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,403 miles (+3,522)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 119,403 miles
- Test number
- 480382120361
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass115,881 miles (+3,559)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 115,881 miles
- Test number
- 963600929389
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,322 miles (+6,737)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 112,322 miles
- Test number
- 443995128494
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,585 miles (+7,303)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 105,585 miles
- Test number
- 900421437361
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,282 miles (+6,294)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 98,282 miles
- Test number
- 523519636370
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass91,988 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 91,988 miles
- Test number
- 370652215304
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S49 RWE
- Does S49 RWE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S49 RWE expired on 24 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S49 RWE?
- The MOT on S49 RWE expired on 24 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S49 RWE done?
- S49 RWE was recorded at 164,229 miles at its MOT on 22 Mar 2023, an average of 4,160 miles a year.
- Has S49 RWE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S49 RWE has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2023.
- Has the mileage on S49 RWE 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 S49 RWE find?
- S49 RWE failed its latest MOT on 22 Mar 2023 with 16 major defects, 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits; exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits, and 25 more.
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