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Volvo S40

Purple · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

T24 WHYMOT history

T24 WHY is a purple petrol Volvo S40 first used on 30 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 81,439 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
81,439 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,571 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T24 WHY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T24 WHY was last recorded at 81,439 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 3,019 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,420 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,019 miles
Average per year
3,571 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,439 miles
  • 2025 – 78,420 miles
  • 2024 – 76,026 miles
  • 2023 – 72,587 miles
  • 2022 – 68,215 miles
  • 2021 – 63,614 miles
  • 2020 – 61,617 miles
  • 2019 – 58,749 miles
  • 2018 – 54,190 miles
  • 2017 – 49,459 miles
  • 2016 – 43,232 miles
  • 2015 – 40,510 miles
  • 2014 – 36,440 miles
  • 2013 – 33,796 miles
  • 2012 – 31,366 miles
  • 2011 – 28,235 miles
  • 2010 – 25,162 miles
  • 2009 – 21,751 miles
  • 2008 – 17,319 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,439 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone - rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone - rear bush (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.

  • Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 2 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,439 miles (+3,019)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    81,439 miles
    Test number
    344846767928
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone - rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone - rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass78,420 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    78,420 miles
    Test number
    303514053626
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail78,417 miles (+2,391)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,417 miles
    Test number
    926691222713
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass76,026 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    76,026 miles
    Test number
    905680702834
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Fail76,015 miles (+3,428)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,015 miles
    Test number
    282108457070
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable damaged snapped on test (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking bleed nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment cable snapped (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass72,587 miles (+4,372)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    72,587 miles
    Test number
    392087866571
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass68,215 miles (+4,601)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    68,215 miles
    Test number
    104433061088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass63,614 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    63,614 miles
    Test number
    368913984865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,579 miles (+1,962)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    63,579 miles
    Test number
    337689766083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass61,617 miles (+2,868)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    61,617 miles
    Test number
    314912547583
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  11. Pass58,749 miles (+4,559)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    58,749 miles
    Test number
    801957914475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,190 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    54,190 miles
    Test number
    667944504643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail54,177 miles (+4,718)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,177 miles
    Test number
    862686165552
    • DangerousRear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass49,459 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    49,459 miles
    Test number
    470982305163
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail49,459 miles (+6,227)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,459 miles
    Test number
    209233331910
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass43,232 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    43,232 miles
    Test number
    372820815868
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail43,232 miles (+2,722)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,232 miles
    Test number
    268498624614
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass40,510 miles (+4,070)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    40,510 miles
    Test number
    277079085438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,440 miles (+2,644)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    36,440 miles
    Test number
    355271394119
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass33,796 miles (+2,430)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    33,796 miles
    Test number
    716795533200
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass31,366 miles (+3,131)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    31,366 miles
    Test number
    967357422243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE

  22. Pass28,235 miles (+3,073)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    28,235 miles
    Test number
    869153321226
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  23. Pass25,162 miles (+3,411)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    25,162 miles
    Test number
    534546930207
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  24. Pass21,751 miles (+4,432)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    21,751 miles
    Test number
    280726949223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass17,319 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    17,319 miles
    Test number
    562376948297
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail17,319 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,319 miles
    Test number
    360886148235
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T24 WHY

Does T24 WHY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T24 WHY is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T24 WHY?
The MOT on T24 WHY is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T24 WHY done?
T24 WHY was recorded at 81,439 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 3,571 miles a year.
Has T24 WHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T24 WHY has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T24 WHY 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 T24 WHY find?
T24 WHY passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both, and 4 more.

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