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Volvo S40

Maroon · Petrol · 1998 · 1,731 cc

S794 BUFMOT history

S794 BUF is a maroon petrol Volvo S40 first used on 12 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 92,422 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
92,422 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,291 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S794 BUF
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
12 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S794 BUF was last recorded at 92,422 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 2,548 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,874 miles · 23 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,548 miles
Average per year
3,291 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,422 miles
  • 2025 – 89,874 miles
  • 2024 – 88,115 miles
  • 2023 – 84,766 miles
  • 2022 – 81,091 miles
  • 2021 – 77,761 miles
  • 2020 – 75,868 miles
  • 2019 – 72,359 miles
  • 2018 – 69,881 miles
  • 2017 – 64,512 miles
  • 2016 – 59,723 miles
  • 2015 – 53,880 miles
  • 2014 – 48,412 miles
  • 2013 – 43,691 miles
  • 2012 – 39,129 miles
  • 2010 – 39,123 miles
  • 2009 – 39,114 miles
  • 2008 – 35,807 miles
  • 2007 – 31,760 miles
  • 2006 – 26,621 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,422 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Light unit damaged

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,422 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    92,422 miles
    Test number
    117898101097
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail92,420 miles (+2,546)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,420 miles
    Test number
    806176732259
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass89,874 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    89,874 miles
    Test number
    478064132603
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall - 195-55-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Light unit damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail89,873 miles (+1,758)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,873 miles
    Test number
    447377120757
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195-55-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall - 195-55-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Light unit damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass88,115 miles (+3,349)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2025
    Odometer
    88,115 miles
    Test number
    367339988949
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 195-55-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Light unit damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass84,766 miles (+3,675)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2024
    Odometer
    84,766 miles
    Test number
    922286110669
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre X 2
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear light unit damaged

  7. Pass81,091 miles (+3,330)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    81,091 miles
    Test number
    665911258304
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre X 2
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear light unit damaged

  8. Pass77,761 miles (+1,893)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    77,761 miles
    Test number
    108342633312
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear light unit damaged

  9. Pass75,868 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2021
    Odometer
    75,868 miles
    Test number
    499248660277
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail75,864 miles (+3,505)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,864 miles
    Test number
    163287837119
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass72,359 miles (+43)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    72,359 miles
    Test number
    221313744696
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail72,316 miles (+2,435)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,316 miles
    Test number
    483646170625
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorSeat belt not functioning as intended centre rear fully out (7.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass69,881 miles (+5,369)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    69,881 miles
    Test number
    292211924710
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass64,512 miles (+4,789)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    64,512 miles
    Test number
    890856854533
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass59,723 miles (+5,843)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    59,723 miles
    Test number
    834174325706
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass53,880 miles (+5,468)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    53,880 miles
    Test number
    279197405422
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are perished and more than eleven years old
    • NoteThe nearside headlamp was aligned using the leveling switch and raising the offside light
    • NoteThe nearside rear tyre has sidewall damage but no cords are showing

  17. Pass48,412 miles (+4,721)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    48,412 miles
    Test number
    369364594036
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass43,691 miles (+4,562)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    43,691 miles
    Test number
    767569203155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,129 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    39,129 miles
    Test number
    918334912158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,123 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    39,123 miles
    Test number
    274045480024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,114 miles (+3,307)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    39,114 miles
    Test number
    392590099040
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth front tyres getting low
    • NoteDamage to nearside front tyre sidewall
    • NotePlastic outer cover sills fitted

  22. Pass35,807 miles (+4,047)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    35,807 miles
    Test number
    282958088024
    • NoteNsf tyre slight smal cut

  23. Pass31,760 miles (+5,139)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    31,760 miles
    Test number
    443023797063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    26,621 miles
    Test number
    363221806173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S794 BUF

Does S794 BUF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S794 BUF is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S794 BUF?
The MOT on S794 BUF is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S794 BUF done?
S794 BUF was recorded at 92,422 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 3,291 miles a year.
Has S794 BUF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S794 BUF has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S794 BUF 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 S794 BUF find?
S794 BUF passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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