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Volvo S40

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,855 cc

S810 AWLMOT history

S810 AWL is a blue petrol Volvo S40 first used on 23 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 141,655 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
141,655 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
2,865 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S810 AWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,855 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
23 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S810 AWL was last recorded at 141,655 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,652 miles · 3 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
2,865 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 141,655 miles
  • 2024 – 139,293 miles
  • 2023 – 137,182 miles
  • 2022 – 135,931 miles
  • 2021 – 134,170 miles
  • 2020 – 131,733 miles
  • 2019 – 129,368 miles
  • 2018 – 126,060 miles
  • 2017 – 122,655 miles
  • 2016 – 120,306 miles
  • 2015 – 116,906 miles
  • 2014 – 112,768 miles
  • 2013 – 110,362 miles
  • 2012 – 106,569 miles
  • 2010 – 105,281 miles
  • 2008 – 98,250 miles
  • 2007 – 92,075 miles
  • 2006 – 86,497 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,655 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

31 tests since 1 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,655 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    141,655 miles
    Test number
    104559350356
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail141,652 miles (+2,359)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,652 miles
    Test number
    849198483862
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass139,293 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    139,293 miles
    Test number
    996490238323
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail139,291 miles (+2,109)2 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,291 miles
    Test number
    367042612506
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush rubber missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure silencer rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass137,182 miles (+1,251)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    137,182 miles
    Test number
    614536148327
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective both rubber (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  6. Pass135,931 miles (+1,761)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    135,931 miles
    Test number
    378952520445
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on underside of vehicle

  7. Pass134,170 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    134,170 miles
    Test number
    776016075717
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail134,170 miles (+2,437)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,170 miles
    Test number
    140595820154
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass131,733 miles (+2,365)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    131,733 miles
    Test number
    152974344605
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake flex (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass129,368 miles (+3,308)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    129,368 miles
    Test number
    889677184752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass126,060 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    126,060 miles
    Test number
    248952557636
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail126,060 miles (+3,405)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,060 miles
    Test number
    552686581516
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass122,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    122,655 miles
    Test number
    914203575439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail122,655 miles (+2,349)2 failures3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,655 miles
    Test number
    791683038337
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass120,306 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    120,306 miles
    Test number
    320883957805
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  16. Fail120,305 miles (+3,399)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,305 miles
    Test number
    820414926064
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  17. Pass116,906 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    116,906 miles
    Test number
    366879785139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail116,906 miles (+4,138)1 dangerous6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,906 miles
    Test number
    993287711212
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass112,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    112,768 miles
    Test number
    909957404368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail112,768 miles (+2,406)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,768 miles
    Test number
    509907304355
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass110,362 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    110,362 miles
    Test number
    726795503343
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  22. Fail110,361 miles (+3,792)4 failures1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,361 miles
    Test number
    557205303327
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront discs corroded
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  23. Pass106,569 miles (+1,288)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    106,569 miles
    Test number
    155430972466
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Fail105,281 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,281 miles
    Test number
    260727020408
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass105,281 miles (+7,031)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    105,281 miles
    Test number
    540427520177
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass98,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    98,250 miles
    Test number
    373024778223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail98,247 miles (+6,172)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,247 miles
    Test number
    314264478438
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  28. Pass92,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    92,075 miles
    Test number
    270966047263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail92,075 miles (+5,578)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,075 miles
    Test number
    584916647271
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  30. Pass86,497 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    86,497 miles
    Test number
    210954746226
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteO/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn on inner and outer edges

  31. Fail86,497 miles2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,497 miles
    Test number
    493494746240
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteO/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Questions about S810 AWL

Does S810 AWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S810 AWL is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S810 AWL?
The MOT on S810 AWL is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S810 AWL done?
S810 AWL was recorded at 141,655 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 2,865 miles a year.
Has S810 AWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S810 AWL has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S810 AWL 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 S810 AWL find?
S810 AWL passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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