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Volvo S40

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,998 cc

T11 GRFMOT history

T11 GRF is a silver diesel Volvo S40 first used on 13 Apr 2006. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 256,222 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jan 2027
Mileage
256,222 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
11,127 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T11 GRF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
13 Apr 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T11 GRF was last recorded at 256,222 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 5,486 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
250,736 miles · 6 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,486 miles
Average per year
11,127 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 256,222 miles
  • 2025 – 250,736 miles
  • 2023 – 246,424 miles
  • 2021 – 237,766 miles
  • 2020 – 232,731 miles
  • 2019 – 221,309 miles
  • 2018 – 210,157 miles
  • 2017 – 197,288 miles
  • 2016 – 183,600 miles
  • 2015 – 169,490 miles
  • 2014 – 153,206 miles
  • 2013 – 140,268 miles
  • 2012 – 127,211 miles
  • 2011 – 115,404 miles
  • 2010 – 94,834 miles
  • 2009 – 69,789 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass256,222 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass256,222 miles (+5,486)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    256,222 miles
    Test number
    133331115999
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass250,736 miles (+49)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    250,736 miles
    Test number
    992418709579
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail250,687 miles (+4,263)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    250,687 miles
    Test number
    750306325638
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass246,424 miles (+2,853)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    246,424 miles
    Test number
    482884262417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass243,571 miles (+5,805)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    243,571 miles
    Test number
    973688439001
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass237,766 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    237,766 miles
    Test number
    700742793746
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. Fail237,766 miles (+5,035)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,766 miles
    Test number
    425140227193
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass232,731 miles (+11,422)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    232,731 miles
    Test number
    709366124033
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass221,309 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    221,309 miles
    Test number
    399491449941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail221,309 miles (+131)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,309 miles
    Test number
    677506011258
    • Repaired at testDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
  11. Fail221,178 miles (+11,021)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,178 miles
    Test number
    589116036333
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.33 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition
  12. Pass210,157 miles (+12,869)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    210,157 miles
    Test number
    903506708422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass197,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    197,288 miles
    Test number
    413158577195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail197,288 miles (+13,688)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,288 miles
    Test number
    401269342685
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  15. Pass183,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    183,600 miles
    Test number
    753778882496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail183,600 miles (+14,110)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,600 miles
    Test number
    393803531261
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  17. Pass169,490 miles (+16,284)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    169,490 miles
    Test number
    818209045146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass153,206 miles (+40)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    153,206 miles
    Test number
    297220354163
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
  19. Fail153,166 miles (+12,898)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,166 miles
    Test number
    466168644197
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
  20. Pass140,268 miles (+13,057)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    140,268 miles
    Test number
    236479143452
    • NoteOffside front tyre is worn on inner edge Nearside front tyre is worn on inner and outer edges
  21. Pass127,211 miles (+11,807)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    127,211 miles
    Test number
    509588982068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass115,404 miles (+20,570)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    115,404 miles
    Test number
    719363601158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass94,834 miles (+25,045)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    94,834 miles
    Test number
    562897190083
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  24. Pass69,789 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    69,789 miles
    Test number
    691686199047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T11 GRF

Does T11 GRF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T11 GRF is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T11 GRF?
The MOT on T11 GRF is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T11 GRF done?
T11 GRF was recorded at 256,222 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 11,127 miles a year.
Has T11 GRF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T11 GRF has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T11 GRF 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 T11 GRF find?
T11 GRF passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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