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Volvo V40

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,731 cc

S812 DBWMOT history

S812 DBW is a black petrol Volvo V40 first used on 25 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 10 Jan 2025 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 75,748 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Jan 2025
Mileage
75,748 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2025
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
1,445 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S812 DBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,731 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
25 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

S812 DBW was last recorded at 75,748 miles on 13 Jan 2025, 791 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,957 miles · 11 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
791 miles
Average per year
1,445 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 75,748 miles
  • 2024 – 74,957 miles
  • 2023 – 72,052 miles
  • 2022 – 72,052 miles
  • 2021 – 71,510 miles
  • 2020 – 71,231 miles
  • 2019 – 70,791 miles
  • 2018 – 70,050 miles
  • 2017 – 69,056 miles
  • 2016 – 67,711 miles
  • 2015 – 66,446 miles
  • 2014 – 65,056 miles
  • 2013 – 63,719 miles
  • 2012 – 62,703 miles
  • 2011 – 61,194 miles
  • 2010 – 59,679 miles
  • 2009 – 58,372 miles
  • 2008 – 56,781 miles
  • 2007 – 55,689 miles
  • 2006 – 53,382 miles
  • 2005 – 48,042 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail75,748 miles
  • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases And rear box (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure Rubber split (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorPosition lamp switch cannot be operated from the normal driving position Headlight switch u/s (4.2.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Under trays/body sill protectors fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer wall damage (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

31 tests since 9 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail75,748 miles (+791)11 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,748 miles
    Test number
    304949386512
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases And rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure Rubber split (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorPosition lamp switch cannot be operated from the normal driving position Headlight switch u/s (4.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass74,957 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    74,957 miles
    Test number
    391510696378
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail74,957 miles (+2,905)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,957 miles
    Test number
    104550003639
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass72,052 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    72,052 miles
    Test number
    497041755914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail72,052 miles (+542)4 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,052 miles
    Test number
    736147771348
    • MajorExhaust system insecure X 3 Rubbers (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorPosition lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded O/S & N/S (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

  6. Pass71,510 miles (+279)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    71,510 miles
    Test number
    546324036430
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass71,231 miles (+440)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    71,231 miles
    Test number
    743318885144
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass70,791 miles (+741)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    70,791 miles
    Test number
    411687400434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass70,050 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    70,050 miles
    Test number
    965692054738
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer wall damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured poor colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured poor colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside windscreen wiper wheel box/linkage worn
    • AdvisoryUnder trays/body sill protectors fitted

  10. Fail70,050 miles (+994)5 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,050 miles
    Test number
    649923887857
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer wall damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured poor colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured poor colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside windscreen wiper wheel box/linkage worn
    • AdvisoryUnder trays/body sill protectors fitted

  11. Pass69,056 miles (+2)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    69,056 miles
    Test number
    536871990060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer wall damage (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front marker lamp out
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked on outer case (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays/body sill protectors fitted

  12. Fail69,054 miles (+1,343)5 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,054 miles
    Test number
    734620848929
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported centre and rear mountings broken (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer wall damage (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front marker lamp out
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked on outer case (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays/body sill protectors fitted

  13. Pass67,711 miles (+1,265)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    67,711 miles
    Test number
    418837225372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,446 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    66,446 miles
    Test number
    722340436528
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail66,446 miles (+1,390)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,446 miles
    Test number
    129380857795
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass65,056 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    65,056 miles
    Test number
    418018224415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail65,041 miles (+1,322)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,041 miles
    Test number
    775542924308
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass63,719 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    63,719 miles
    Test number
    346665523396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail63,715 miles (+1,012)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,715 miles
    Test number
    355543223389
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  20. Pass62,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    62,703 miles
    Test number
    286276922352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail62,703 miles (+1,509)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,703 miles
    Test number
    388916022388
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  22. Pass61,194 miles (+1,515)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    61,194 miles
    Test number
    376935401334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass59,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    59,679 miles
    Test number
    253801730353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail59,679 miles (+1,307)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,679 miles
    Test number
    441688800315
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • FailureNearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  25. Pass58,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    58,372 miles
    Test number
    320808109395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail58,372 miles (+1,591)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,372 miles
    Test number
    164777909396
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  27. Pass56,781 miles (+1,092)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    56,781 miles
    Test number
    384539308357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass55,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    55,689 miles
    Test number
    383696627396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail55,689 miles (+2,307)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,689 miles
    Test number
    222245827387
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  30. Pass53,382 miles (+5,340)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    53,382 miles
    Test number
    510416326367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass48,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    48,042 miles
    Test number
    354743015361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S812 DBW

Does S812 DBW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S812 DBW expired on 10 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S812 DBW?
The MOT on S812 DBW expired on 10 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S812 DBW done?
S812 DBW was recorded at 75,748 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2025, an average of 1,445 miles a year.
Has S812 DBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S812 DBW has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on S812 DBW 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 S812 DBW find?
S812 DBW failed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2025 with 11 major defects and 1 advisory: central exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and rear box; central exhaust system insecure rubber split; emissions unable to be completed, and 9 more.

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