Volvo S40
Red · Petrol · 2004 · 1,798 cc
T27 SPAMOT history
T27 SPA is a red petrol Volvo S40 first used on 18 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 124,679 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 124,679 mi
- At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 19 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,532 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T27 SPA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- S40
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,798 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 18 Sept 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T27 SPA was last recorded at 124,679 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 10,434 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 114,245 miles · 26 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 10,434 miles
- Average per year
- 6,532 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 124,679 miles
- 2024 – 114,245 miles
- 2023 – 103,653 miles
- 2022 – 93,279 miles
- 2021 – 85,473 miles
- 2020 – 83,353 miles
- 2019 – 74,136 miles
- 2018 – 64,574 miles
- 2017 – 63,713 miles
- 2016 – 54,243 miles
- 2015 – 44,719 miles
- 2014 – 37,020 miles
- 2013 – 28,656 miles
- 2012 – 20,649 miles
- 2011 – 14,135 miles
- 2010 – 8,226 miles
- 2009 – 6,512 miles
- 2007 – 5,860 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass124,679 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Full MOT history
23 tests since 18 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass124,679 miles (+10,434)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 124,679 miles
- Test number
- 345052726000
- 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))
Pass114,245 miles (+2)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 114,245 miles
- Test number
- 524718574889
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Fail114,243 miles (+10,590)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,243 miles
- Test number
- 831169595807
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Pass103,653 miles (+10,374)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 103,653 miles
- Test number
- 233938448215
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass93,279 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 93,279 miles
- Test number
- 316676612233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,279 miles (+7,806)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,279 miles
- Test number
- 405893843868
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Pass85,473 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 85,473 miles
- Test number
- 823429400110
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule At caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Fail85,473 miles (+2,120)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,473 miles
- Test number
- 490863989565
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule At caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Pass83,353 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 83,353 miles
- Test number
- 788179660772
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,352 miles (+9,216)1 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,352 miles
- Test number
- 296133057028
- DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass74,136 miles (+9,562)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 74,136 miles
- Test number
- 637195225608
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass64,574 miles (+861)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 64,574 miles
- Test number
- 725781810900
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass63,713 miles (+9,470)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 63,713 miles
- Test number
- 210135807131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,243 miles (+9,524)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 54,243 miles
- Test number
- 409020698114
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass44,719 miles (+7,699)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 44,719 miles
- Test number
- 655293008626
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,020 miles (+8,364)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 37,020 miles
- Test number
- 625721334375
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,656 miles (+8,007)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 28,656 miles
- Test number
- 186731643320
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside front tyre worn on edge
Pass20,649 miles (+4,013)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 20,649 miles
- Test number
- 229072762399
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,636 miles (+2,501)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 16,636 miles
- Test number
- 458404932010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,135 miles (+5,909)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 14,135 miles
- Test number
- 189818131020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,226 miles (+1,714)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 8,226 miles
- Test number
- 544716540048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass6,512 miles (+652)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 6,512 miles
- Test number
- 113439649086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass5,860 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 5,860 miles
- Test number
- 833271767244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T27 SPA
- Does T27 SPA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T27 SPA is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T27 SPA?
- The MOT on T27 SPA is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T27 SPA done?
- T27 SPA was recorded at 124,679 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 6,532 miles a year.
- Has T27 SPA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T27 SPA has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on T27 SPA 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 T27 SPA find?
- T27 SPA passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.
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