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Volvo S40

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,560 cc

T21 MLCMOT history

T21 MLC is a silver diesel Volvo S40 first used on 22 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 91,932 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
91,932 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,896 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T21 MLC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
22 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T21 MLC was last recorded at 91,932 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 2,065 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,867 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,065 miles
Average per year
3,896 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,932 miles
  • 2025 – 89,867 miles
  • 2024 – 86,618 miles
  • 2023 – 84,250 miles
  • 2021 – 80,532 miles
  • 2020 – 77,896 miles
  • 2019 – 71,884 miles
  • 2018 – 67,984 miles
  • 2017 – 62,673 miles
  • 2015 – 55,306 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,932 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 6 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,932 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    91,932 miles
    Test number
    426486367914
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail91,932 miles (+2,065)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,932 miles
    Test number
    842518278375
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass89,867 miles (+3,249)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    89,867 miles
    Test number
    959237316425
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass86,618 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    86,618 miles
    Test number
    234813036257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail86,618 miles (+2,368)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,618 miles
    Test number
    947446350257
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass84,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    84,250 miles
    Test number
    368033316472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail84,250 miles (+3,718)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,250 miles
    Test number
    342343577914
    • MajorBrake performance not tested leaking osr caliper (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

  8. Pass80,532 miles (+2,636)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    80,532 miles
    Test number
    638472071530
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil level on minimum

  9. Pass77,896 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    77,896 miles
    Test number
    567150199630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail77,879 miles (+5,995)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,879 miles
    Test number
    868340467691
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass71,884 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    71,884 miles
    Test number
    639586347177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail71,884 miles (+3,900)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,884 miles
    Test number
    732220510565
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  13. Pass67,984 miles (+5,311)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    67,984 miles
    Test number
    138643738182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,673 miles (+7,367)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    62,673 miles
    Test number
    394631480291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    55,306 miles
    Test number
    982365193567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail55,306 miles (+6,474)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,306 miles
    Test number
    616765165557
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  17. Fail48,832 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,832 miles
    Test number
    248556605078
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  18. Pass48,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    48,832 miles
    Test number
    657346105018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T21 MLC

Does T21 MLC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T21 MLC is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T21 MLC?
The MOT on T21 MLC is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T21 MLC done?
T21 MLC was recorded at 91,932 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 3,896 miles a year.
Has T21 MLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T21 MLC has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T21 MLC 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 T21 MLC find?
T21 MLC passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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