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Volvo S40

Maroon · Petrol · 1998 · 1,731 cc

S73 SLAMOT history

S73 SLA is a maroon petrol Volvo S40 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 7 Aug 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 66,313 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Aug 2024
Mileage
66,313 mi
At MOT on 26 Jul 2023
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,931 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S73 SLA
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 7 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
26 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S73 SLA was last recorded at 66,313 miles on 26 Jul 2023, 764 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,549 miles · 3 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
764 miles
Average per year
1,931 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 66,313 miles
  • 2022 – 65,549 miles
  • 2021 – 64,699 miles
  • 2020 – 63,873 miles
  • 2019 – 63,097 miles
  • 2018 – 62,007 miles
  • 2017 – 61,731 miles
  • 2016 – 61,390 miles
  • 2015 – 60,434 miles
  • 2014 – 58,429 miles
  • 2013 – 56,782 miles
  • 2012 – 55,832 miles
  • 2011 – 54,265 miles
  • 2010 – 51,806 miles
  • 2009 – 47,686 miles
  • 2008 – 43,562 miles
  • 2007 – 38,601 miles
  • 2006 – 33,478 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,313 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass66,313 miles (+764)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    66,313 miles
    Test number
    203185294714
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass65,549 miles (+850)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    65,549 miles
    Test number
    416131549664
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated deteriorated and leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front side marker not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront to rear fuel pipes slight damage

  3. Pass64,699 miles (+826)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    64,699 miles
    Test number
    204045983863
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Not seen fully (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pads not seen

  4. Pass63,873 miles (+776)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    63,873 miles
    Test number
    644219480877
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass63,097 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    63,097 miles
    Test number
    108348028651
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Fail63,096 miles (+1,089)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,096 miles
    Test number
    473788824346
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryInner Brake pads not seen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass62,007 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    62,007 miles
    Test number
    632834666484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail61,983 miles (+252)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,983 miles
    Test number
    992492282126
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass61,731 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    61,731 miles
    Test number
    142440260434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail61,731 miles (+341)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,731 miles
    Test number
    336001986457
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  11. Pass61,390 miles (+956)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    61,390 miles
    Test number
    780367458334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,434 miles (+2,005)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    60,434 miles
    Test number
    286780385188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass58,429 miles (+1,647)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    58,429 miles
    Test number
    216449384454
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass56,782 miles (+950)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    56,782 miles
    Test number
    338787093105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail55,832 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,832 miles
    Test number
    295859892483
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass55,832 miles (+1,567)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    55,832 miles
    Test number
    958769092140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    54,265 miles
    Test number
    566443691196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail54,265 miles (+2,459)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,265 miles
    Test number
    845723591198
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass51,806 miles (+4,120)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    51,806 miles
    Test number
    114492400290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail47,686 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,686 miles
    Test number
    783256399176
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass47,686 miles (+4,124)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    47,686 miles
    Test number
    784156399170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,562 miles (+4,961)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    43,562 miles
    Test number
    333830118226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,601 miles (+5,123)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    38,601 miles
    Test number
    264463497146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,478 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    33,478 miles
    Test number
    354676006270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S73 SLA

Does S73 SLA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S73 SLA expired on 7 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S73 SLA?
The MOT on S73 SLA expired on 7 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S73 SLA done?
S73 SLA was recorded at 66,313 miles at its MOT on 26 Jul 2023, an average of 1,931 miles a year.
Has S73 SLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S73 SLA has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on S73 SLA 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 S73 SLA find?
S73 SLA passed its latest MOT on 26 Jul 2023 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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