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Volvo V40

Red · Diesel · 2015 · 1,560 cc

S50 TBUMOT history

S50 TBU is a red diesel Volvo V40 first used on 30 Oct 2015. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 70,603 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

S50 TBU red Volvo V40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2027
Mileage
70,603 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,600 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S50 TBU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
30 Oct 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S50 TBU was last recorded at 70,603 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 6,089 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,514 miles · 27 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,089 miles
Average per year
6,600 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,603 miles
  • 2025 – 64,514 miles
  • 2024 – 57,989 miles
  • 2023 – 50,748 miles
  • 2022 – 47,485 miles
  • 2021 – 39,757 miles
  • 2020 – 35,002 miles
  • 2019 – 27,627 miles
  • 2018 – 17,802 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,603 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both toe links (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 22 Oct 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,603 miles (+6,089)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    70,603 miles
    Test number
    526698022802
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both toe links (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass64,514 miles (+6,525)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    64,514 miles
    Test number
    547497353562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass57,989 miles (+7,241)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    57,989 miles
    Test number
    681316306312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass50,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    50,748 miles
    Test number
    641298916589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail50,748 miles (+3,263)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,748 miles
    Test number
    629716110601
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass47,485 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    47,485 miles
    Test number
    730981508812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail47,480 miles (+7,723)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,480 miles
    Test number
    702188247638
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

  8. Pass39,757 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    39,757 miles
    Test number
    393668700659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail39,757 miles (+4,755)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,757 miles
    Test number
    499117496019
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass35,002 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    35,002 miles
    Test number
    784711423865
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail35,002 miles (+7,375)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,002 miles
    Test number
    883910323618
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass27,627 miles (+9,825)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    27,627 miles
    Test number
    237507740188
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass17,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    17,802 miles
    Test number
    154652943256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S50 TBU

Does S50 TBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S50 TBU is valid until 29 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S50 TBU?
The MOT on S50 TBU is valid until 29 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S50 TBU done?
S50 TBU was recorded at 70,603 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 6,600 miles a year.
Has S50 TBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S50 TBU has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on S50 TBU 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 S50 TBU find?
S50 TBU passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both toe links; rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes.

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