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Volvo V40

Green · Diesel · 2002 · 1,870 cc

S4 PLJMOT history

S4 PLJ is a green diesel Volvo V40 first used on 23 Jul 2002. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 178,764 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 May 2027
Mileage
178,764 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,298 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 PLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,870 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
23 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S4 PLJ was last recorded at 178,764 miles on 19 May 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,763 miles · 18 May 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,298 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 178,764 miles
  • 2025 – 175,087 miles
  • 2024 – 172,235 miles
  • 2023 – 168,130 miles
  • 2022 – 165,711 miles
  • 2021 – 160,682 miles
  • 2020 – 158,330 miles
  • 2019 – 154,661 miles
  • 2018 – 149,462 miles
  • 2017 – 144,134 miles
  • 2016 – 138,452 miles
  • 2015 – 132,927 miles
  • 2014 – 128,418 miles
  • 2013 – 123,576 miles
  • 2012 – 115,329 miles
  • 2011 – 107,435 miles
  • 2010 – 101,660 miles
  • 2009 – 95,944 miles
  • 2008 – 83,903 miles
  • 2007 – 66,709 miles
  • 2006 – 53,621 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,764 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryHandbrake travelRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySuspension components corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosionRecorded at 9 MOTs since 2019

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,764 miles (+1)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    178,764 miles
    Test number
    462623214774
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  2. Fail178,763 miles (+3,676)1 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,763 miles
    Test number
    700378907498
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  3. Pass175,087 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2026
    Odometer
    175,087 miles
    Test number
    174403604304
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  4. Fail175,087 miles (+2,852)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,087 miles
    Test number
    445301914328
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  5. Pass172,235 miles (+4,105)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2025
    Odometer
    172,235 miles
    Test number
    706450158549
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  6. Pass168,130 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    168,130 miles
    Test number
    328726291251
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  7. Fail168,130 miles (+2,419)3 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,130 miles
    Test number
    613905508087
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  8. Pass165,711 miles (+5,029)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    165,711 miles
    Test number
    848466942054
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  9. Pass160,682 miles (+2,352)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    160,682 miles
    Test number
    776835156147
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  10. Pass158,330 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    158,330 miles
    Test number
    431205580495
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear brake back plates missing
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  11. Fail158,330 miles (+3,669)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,330 miles
    Test number
    521245460126
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear brake back plates missing
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  12. Pass154,661 miles (+5,199)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    154,661 miles
    Test number
    110282497381
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll brake back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  13. Pass149,462 miles (+5,328)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    149,462 miles
    Test number
    950837314866
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  14. Pass144,134 miles (+5,682)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    144,134 miles
    Test number
    682386499638
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass138,452 miles (+5,525)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    138,452 miles
    Test number
    519312945560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass132,927 miles (+4,509)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    132,927 miles
    Test number
    855856025169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass128,418 miles (+4,842)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    128,418 miles
    Test number
    517052344151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass123,576 miles (+8,247)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    123,576 miles
    Test number
    719730753174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass115,329 miles (+7,894)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    115,329 miles
    Test number
    195095482115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass107,435 miles (+5,775)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    107,435 miles
    Test number
    178156281168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass101,660 miles (+5,716)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    101,660 miles
    Test number
    533691980169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass95,944 miles (+12,041)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    95,944 miles
    Test number
    914895379135
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass83,903 miles (+17,194)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    83,903 miles
    Test number
    510656088142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass66,709 miles (+13,088)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    66,709 miles
    Test number
    240315887413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass53,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    53,621 miles
    Test number
    620466186159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S4 PLJ

Does S4 PLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S4 PLJ is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S4 PLJ?
The MOT on S4 PLJ is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S4 PLJ done?
S4 PLJ was recorded at 178,764 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 6,298 miles a year.
Has S4 PLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 PLJ has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2026.
Has the mileage on S4 PLJ 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 S4 PLJ find?
S4 PLJ passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.

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