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Volvo S40

Maroon · Petrol · 1998 · 1,731 cc

S6 ELYMOT history

S6 ELY is a maroon petrol Volvo S40 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 104,219 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Oct 2024
Mileage
104,219 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2023
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,567 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S6 ELY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Maroon
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,731 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S6 ELY was last recorded at 104,219 miles on 30 Sept 2023, 41 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,178 miles · 3 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
41 miles
Average per year
2,567 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 104,219 miles
  • 2022 – 104,178 miles
  • 2021 – 98,986 miles
  • 2020 – 94,104 miles
  • 2019 – 91,140 miles
  • 2018 – 89,512 miles
  • 2017 – 87,311 miles
  • 2016 – 85,019 miles
  • 2015 – 82,826 miles
  • 2014 – 80,450 miles
  • 2013 – 78,154 miles
  • 2012 – 75,823 miles
  • 2011 – 73,504 miles
  • 2010 – 71,798 miles
  • 2009 – 70,791 miles
  • 2008 – 69,880 miles
  • 2007 – 69,204 miles
  • 2006 – 60,187 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,219 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow rear box and moiddle secontion (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryCovers on sills inner and outer sills can not be viwed body filler on it can not be viwed.

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,219 miles (+41)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    104,219 miles
    Test number
    165813221861
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow rear box and moiddle secontion (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCovers on sills inner and outer sills can not be viwed body filler on it can not be viwed.

  2. Pass104,178 miles (+133)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    104,178 miles
    Test number
    784744240044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  3. Fail104,045 miles (+5,059)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,045 miles
    Test number
    333213603112
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  4. Pass98,986 miles (+194)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    98,986 miles
    Test number
    159545423855
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box to mid section join ( heavily corroded ). all secure at test time (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail98,792 miles (+4,688)1 dangerous7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,792 miles
    Test number
    530430901960
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box to mid section join ( heavily corroded ). all secure at test time (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass94,104 miles (+2,964)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    94,104 miles
    Test number
    695538663427
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass91,140 miles (+123)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    91,140 miles
    Test number
    527336747527
    • AdvisoryRear anti roll bar linkages slightly corroded

  8. Fail91,017 miles (+1,505)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,017 miles
    Test number
    224173285824
    • MajorCoil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened nearside front and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorTyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. offside rear (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear anti roll bar linkages slightly corroded

  9. Pass89,512 miles (+2,201)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    89,512 miles
    Test number
    200001542312
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass87,311 miles (+2,292)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    87,311 miles
    Test number
    433540674367
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass85,019 miles (+2,193)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    85,019 miles
    Test number
    440479049935
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass82,826 miles (+2,376)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    82,826 miles
    Test number
    960733830946
    • AdvisoryUnder body rusty

  13. Pass80,450 miles (+2,296)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    80,450 miles
    Test number
    369298744219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass78,154 miles (+2,331)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    78,154 miles
    Test number
    566228443259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,823 miles (+2,319)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    75,823 miles
    Test number
    839335542215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBrake Pipes coated with Grease

  16. Pass73,504 miles (+1,706)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    73,504 miles
    Test number
    869885421294
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  17. Pass71,798 miles (+1,007)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    71,798 miles
    Test number
    201609740285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,791 miles (+911)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    70,791 miles
    Test number
    880350229270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass69,880 miles (+676)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    69,880 miles
    Test number
    383612328411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass69,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    69,204 miles
    Test number
    531911127277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail69,204 miles (+9,017)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,204 miles
    Test number
    902221527266
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass60,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    60,187 miles
    Test number
    451146016286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S6 ELY

Does S6 ELY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S6 ELY expired on 2 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S6 ELY?
The MOT on S6 ELY expired on 2 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S6 ELY done?
S6 ELY was recorded at 104,219 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2023, an average of 2,567 miles a year.
Has S6 ELY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S6 ELY has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on S6 ELY 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 S6 ELY find?
S6 ELY passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2023 with 6 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides; front coil spring corroded both sides; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, and 3 more.

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