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Volvo S40

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 2,521 cc

SDP 51MOT history

SDP 51 is a blue petrol Volvo S40 first used on 27 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 107,421 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

SDP 51 blue Volvo S40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo S40, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
107,421 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,234 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SDP 51
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,521 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
27 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SDP 51 was last recorded at 107,421 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 2,860 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,561 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,860 miles
Average per year
5,234 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,421 miles
  • 2025 – 104,561 miles
  • 2024 – 101,094 miles
  • 2023 – 96,649 miles
  • 2022 – 91,455 miles
  • 2021 – 87,183 miles
  • 2020 – 83,761 miles
  • 2019 – 79,922 miles
  • 2018 – 74,944 miles
  • 2017 – 69,886 miles
  • 2016 – 64,148 miles
  • 2015 – 57,267 miles
  • 2014 – 50,988 miles
  • 2013 – 45,623 miles
  • 2012 – 38,333 miles
  • 2011 – 30,510 miles
  • 2010 – 23,551 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,421 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,421 miles (+2,860)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    107,421 miles
    Test number
    830233048513
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass104,561 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    104,561 miles
    Test number
    397050274362
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail104,561 miles (+3,467)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,561 miles
    Test number
    844590969370
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass101,094 miles (+4,445)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    101,094 miles
    Test number
    316783004460
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass96,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    96,649 miles
    Test number
    567455003717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail96,649 miles (+5,194)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,649 miles
    Test number
    720591208758
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass91,455 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    91,455 miles
    Test number
    688749384722
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  8. Fail91,455 miles (+4,272)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,455 miles
    Test number
    483447979465
    • Repaired at testBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  9. Pass87,183 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    87,183 miles
    Test number
    636478929187
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some under side components
  10. Fail87,182 miles (+3,421)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,182 miles
    Test number
    335679634873
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some under side components
  11. Pass83,761 miles (+3,839)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    83,761 miles
    Test number
    713551272777
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  12. Pass79,922 miles (+4,978)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    79,922 miles
    Test number
    248839563231
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  13. Pass74,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    74,944 miles
    Test number
    743066311010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail74,944 miles (+5,058)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,944 miles
    Test number
    249631200283
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
  15. Pass69,886 miles (+5,738)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    69,886 miles
    Test number
    894548895033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,148 miles (+6,881)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    64,148 miles
    Test number
    481000317079
    • AdvisoryAll standard equipment guards fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection
  17. Pass57,267 miles (+6,279)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    57,267 miles
    Test number
    157198838752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,988 miles (+5,365)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    50,988 miles
    Test number
    317267864244
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass45,623 miles (+7,290)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    45,623 miles
    Test number
    657618063299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,333 miles (+7,823)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    38,333 miles
    Test number
    819619662282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,510 miles (+6,959)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    30,510 miles
    Test number
    388862461433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,551 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    23,551 miles
    Test number
    821045360274
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about SDP 51

What vehicle is registration SDP 51 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SDP 51 on a blue petrol Volvo S40 first used on 27 Sept 2007. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does SDP 51 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SDP 51 is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on SDP 51?
The MOT on SDP 51 is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SDP 51 done?
SDP 51 was recorded at 107,421 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 5,234 miles a year.
Has SDP 51 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SDP 51 has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on SDP 51 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 SDP 51 find?
SDP 51 passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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