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Volvo S40

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,948 cc

S780 SLHMOT history

S780 SLH is a silver petrol Volvo S40 first used on 21 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 13 Jan 2022 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 73,168 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Jan 2022
Mileage
73,168 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2022
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,245 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S780 SLH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,948 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
21 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jan 2022
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

S780 SLH was last recorded at 73,168 miles on 10 Jan 2022, 1,708 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,460 miles · 14 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
1,708 miles
Average per year
4,245 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 73,168 miles
  • 2021 – 71,460 miles
  • 2019 – 68,428 miles
  • 2018 – 66,215 miles
  • 2017 – 64,356 miles
  • 2016 – 61,500 miles
  • 2015 – 57,206 miles
  • 2014 – 51,273 miles
  • 2013 – 46,310 miles
  • 2012 – 40,300 miles
  • 2011 – 35,251 miles
  • 2010 – 29,710 miles
  • 2009 – 22,947 miles
  • 2008 – 13,055 miles
  • 2007 – 7,174 miles
  • 2006 – 6,249 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail73,168 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper (1.1.15 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Both rear tyres have inner edges worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre inner and outer edges worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 6 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail73,168 miles (+1,708)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,168 miles
    Test number
    983593901236
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper (1.1.15 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass71,460 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    71,460 miles
    Test number
    441654815369
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have inner edges worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre inner and outer edges worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Fail71,459 miles (+3,031)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,459 miles
    Test number
    646293841900
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have inner edges worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre inner and outer edges worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass68,428 miles (+2,213)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    68,428 miles
    Test number
    934145911946
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside corrosion to various areas

  5. Pass66,215 miles (+1,859)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    66,215 miles
    Test number
    357926251426
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass64,356 miles (+2,856)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    64,356 miles
    Test number
    788317624943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass61,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    61,500 miles
    Test number
    359798090123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail61,500 miles (+4,294)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,500 miles
    Test number
    283172382798
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  9. Pass57,206 miles (+5,933)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    57,206 miles
    Test number
    358272505470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass51,273 miles (+4,963)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    51,273 miles
    Test number
    126552704282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass46,310 miles (+6,010)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    46,310 miles
    Test number
    467061013215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass40,300 miles (+5,049)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    40,300 miles
    Test number
    997320292010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,251 miles (+5,541)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    35,251 miles
    Test number
    638425591098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,710 miles (+6,763)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    29,710 miles
    Test number
    442246590080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass22,947 miles (+9,892)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    22,947 miles
    Test number
    244980999051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass13,055 miles (+5,881)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    13,055 miles
    Test number
    991768798071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass7,174 miles (+925)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    7,174 miles
    Test number
    354637287074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass6,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    6,249 miles
    Test number
    163366696082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S780 SLH

Does S780 SLH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S780 SLH expired on 13 Jan 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S780 SLH?
The MOT on S780 SLH expired on 13 Jan 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S780 SLH done?
S780 SLH was recorded at 73,168 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2022, an average of 4,245 miles a year.
Has S780 SLH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S780 SLH has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on S780 SLH 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 S780 SLH find?
S780 SLH failed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 2 major defects and 3 advisories: offside rear brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; offside rear brake lever has restricted free movement caliper, and 3 more.

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