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Volvo S40

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,731 cc

S75 JLRMOT history

S75 JLR is a red petrol Volvo S40 first used on 23 Feb 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 48,197 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
48,197 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,133 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S75 JLR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,731 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Feb 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S75 JLR was last recorded at 48,197 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Jan 2015: 44,770 miles, lower than 74,112 miles on 13 Jan 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
48,183 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
1,133 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,197 miles
  • 2025 – 48,183 miles
  • 2024 – 48,151 miles
  • 2023 – 48,134 miles
  • 2022 – 48,064 miles
  • 2021 – 48,007 miles
  • 2020 – 47,913 miles
  • 2019 – 47,497 miles
  • 2018 – 46,888 miles
  • 2017 – 46,199 miles
  • 2016 – 45,500 miles
  • 2015 – 44,770 miles
  • 2014 – 74,112 miles
  • 2013 – 42,779 miles
  • 2012 – 41,415 miles
  • 2011 – 39,405 miles
  • 2010 – 37,089 miles
  • 2009 – 34,757 miles
  • 2008 – 31,965 miles
  • 2007 – 28,634 miles
  • 2006 – 25,519 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,197 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 10 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,197 miles (+14)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    48,197 miles
    Test number
    886290569702
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass48,183 miles (+32)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    48,183 miles
    Test number
    669468554771
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass48,151 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    48,151 miles
    Test number
    654013592461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass48,134 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    48,134 miles
    Test number
    625529385874
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r sill-floor starting to corrode

  5. Fail48,134 miles (+70)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,134 miles
    Test number
    661614115041
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r sill-floor starting to corrode

  6. Pass48,064 miles (+57)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    48,064 miles
    Test number
    753696365233
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear sill corroding

  7. Pass48,007 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    48,007 miles
    Test number
    555766128414
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both O/S & N/S trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail48,006 miles (+93)1 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,006 miles
    Test number
    951746182061
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front - O/S/R (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front - O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both O/S & N/S trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass47,913 miles (+416)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    47,913 miles
    Test number
    896632688660
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass47,497 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    47,497 miles
    Test number
    987145105868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail47,497 miles (+609)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,497 miles
    Test number
    937534264311
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  12. Pass46,888 miles (+689)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    46,888 miles
    Test number
    723065799644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,199 miles (+699)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    46,199 miles
    Test number
    127061069220
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryChips in screen, exhaust rusty

  14. Pass45,500 miles (+730)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    45,500 miles
    Test number
    101707202774
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryChips in screen. exhaust rusty

  15. Pass44,770 miles (-29,342)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    44,770 miles
    Test number
    457072115040
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteChips in screen
    • NoteExhaust rusty

  16. Pass74,112 miles (+31,333)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    74,112 miles
    Test number
    389243414066
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteChips in screen
    • NoteExhaust rusty

  17. Pass42,779 miles (+1,364)3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    42,779 miles
    Test number
    657584413027
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteChips in screen
    • NoteExhaust rusty

  18. Pass41,415 miles (+2,010)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    41,415 miles
    Test number
    767916212047
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteChips in screen

  19. Fail39,405 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,405 miles
    Test number
    106620011474
    • Repaired at testNearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  20. Pass39,405 miles (+2,316)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    39,405 miles
    Test number
    558540011009
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  21. Pass37,089 miles (+2,332)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    37,089 miles
    Test number
    773514100057
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront No.plate damaged
    • NoteHandbrake travel high

  22. Pass34,757 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    34,757 miles
    Test number
    740941329061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail34,756 miles (+2,791)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,756 miles
    Test number
    780709219078
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Fail31,965 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,965 miles
    Test number
    222889308071
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass31,965 miles (+3,331)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    31,965 miles
    Test number
    912909908043
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass28,634 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    28,634 miles
    Test number
    174408507013
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteOffside rear outer side light not working
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  27. Fail28,634 miles (+3,115)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,634 miles
    Test number
    903468207030
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteOffside rear outer side light not working
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  28. Fail25,519 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,519 miles
    Test number
    512440316026
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  29. Pass25,519 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    25,519 miles
    Test number
    791360016092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S75 JLR

Does S75 JLR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S75 JLR is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S75 JLR?
The MOT on S75 JLR is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S75 JLR done?
S75 JLR was recorded at 48,197 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 1,133 miles a year.
Has S75 JLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S75 JLR has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on S75 JLR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Jan 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S75 JLR find?
S75 JLR passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 5 more.

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