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Volvo V40

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,948 cc

S824 BOUMOT history

S824 BOU is a silver petrol Volvo V40 first used on 27 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 3 Aug 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 138,098 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Aug 2024
Mileage
138,098 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2023
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,338 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S824 BOU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,948 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
27 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S824 BOU was last recorded at 138,098 miles on 4 Aug 2023, 2,516 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,582 miles · 25 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
2,516 miles
Average per year
3,338 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 138,098 miles
  • 2022 – 135,582 miles
  • 2021 – 134,886 miles
  • 2020 – 133,632 miles
  • 2018 – 132,675 miles
  • 2017 – 130,624 miles
  • 2016 – 130,152 miles
  • 2015 – 129,401 miles
  • 2014 – 124,119 miles
  • 2013 – 119,778 miles
  • 2011 – 113,167 miles
  • 2010 – 106,657 miles
  • 2009 – 101,864 miles
  • 2008 – 94,824 miles
  • 2007 – 88,802 miles
  • 2006 – 82,672 miles
  • 2005 – 77,614 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,098 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,098 miles (+2,516)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    138,098 miles
    Test number
    589753150894
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  2. Pass135,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    135,582 miles
    Test number
    694956819740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail135,582 miles (+696)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,582 miles
    Test number
    132825178652
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass134,886 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    134,886 miles
    Test number
    750005765089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail134,880 miles (+1,248)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,880 miles
    Test number
    787129521273
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass133,632 miles (+957)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    133,632 miles
    Test number
    182431376867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass132,675 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    132,675 miles
    Test number
    477715259568
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail132,675 miles (+2,051)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,675 miles
    Test number
    619010150922
    • MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear suspension front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear suspension front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass130,624 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    130,624 miles
    Test number
    999929892941
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded & offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  10. Fail130,615 miles (+463)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,615 miles
    Test number
    973163110054
    • FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded & offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  11. Pass130,152 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    130,152 miles
    Test number
    487784532006
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryPlay on the nearside front inner tie rod

  12. Fail130,142 miles (+741)1 dangerous2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,142 miles
    Test number
    550403689000
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryPlay on the nearside front inner tie rod

  13. Pass129,401 miles (+1,445)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    129,401 miles
    Test number
    172905277473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass127,956 miles (+3,837)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    127,956 miles
    Test number
    705955515055
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass124,119 miles (+4,341)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    124,119 miles
    Test number
    816135024006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass119,778 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    119,778 miles
    Test number
    109859623078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail119,770 miles (+6,603)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,770 miles
    Test number
    665284523069
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass113,167 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    113,167 miles
    Test number
    515682661293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail113,151 miles (+6,494)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,151 miles
    Test number
    925908451274
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

  20. Pass106,657 miles (+4,793)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    106,657 miles
    Test number
    110850410277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass101,864 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    101,864 miles
    Test number
    212868399493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail101,864 miles (+7,040)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,864 miles
    Test number
    953028499119
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass94,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    94,824 miles
    Test number
    184478668110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail94,820 miles (+6,018)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,820 miles
    Test number
    484698568101
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  25. Pass88,802 miles (+6,130)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    88,802 miles
    Test number
    400038177181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass82,672 miles (+5,058)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    82,672 miles
    Test number
    153044786165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass77,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    77,614 miles
    Test number
    141281675188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S824 BOU

Does S824 BOU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S824 BOU expired on 3 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S824 BOU?
The MOT on S824 BOU expired on 3 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S824 BOU done?
S824 BOU was recorded at 138,098 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2023, an average of 3,338 miles a year.
Has S824 BOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S824 BOU has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on S824 BOU 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 S824 BOU find?
S824 BOU passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2023 with 1 advisory: offside rear nail in tyre.

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