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Volvo S40

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,560 cc

T29 LEYMOT history

T29 LEY is a white diesel Volvo S40 first used on 31 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 106,532 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jul 2027
Mileage
106,532 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,487 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T29 LEY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T29 LEY was last recorded at 106,532 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 17,130 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,402 miles · 23 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
17,130 miles
Average per year
6,487 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,532 miles
  • 2025 – 89,402 miles
  • 2024 – 74,916 miles
  • 2023 – 70,431 miles
  • 2022 – 66,343 miles
  • 2021 – 62,870 miles
  • 2020 – 59,663 miles
  • 2019 – 55,608 miles
  • 2018 – 50,686 miles
  • 2017 – 46,719 miles
  • 2016 – 43,856 miles
  • 2015 – 30,347 miles
  • 2014 – 27,282 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,532 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Vehicle tracking out

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 25 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,532 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    106,532 miles
    Test number
    665433722051
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail106,532 miles (+17,130)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,532 miles
    Test number
    987889792225
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass89,402 miles (+424)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    89,402 miles
    Test number
    262275827599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail88,978 miles (+14,062)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,978 miles
    Test number
    740707764484
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass74,916 miles (+185)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    74,916 miles
    Test number
    234793503477
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake back plates corroded

  6. Fail74,731 miles (+4,300)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,731 miles
    Test number
    823545192214
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake back plates corroded

  7. Pass70,431 miles (+4,088)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    70,431 miles
    Test number
    885231294875
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion rear axle
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  8. Pass66,343 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    66,343 miles
    Test number
    577469007711
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

  9. Fail66,343 miles (+3,473)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,343 miles
    Test number
    722976006926
    • 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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

  10. Pass62,870 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    62,870 miles
    Test number
    243375160568
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Fail62,870 miles (+3,207)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,870 miles
    Test number
    934934946670
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Pass59,663 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    59,663 miles
    Test number
    366599259105
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle tracking out

  13. Fail59,661 miles (+4,053)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,661 miles
    Test number
    969400421492
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle tracking out

  14. Pass55,608 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    55,608 miles
    Test number
    222371698983
    • 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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  15. Fail55,608 miles (+4,922)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,608 miles
    Test number
    723506275744
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  16. Pass50,686 miles (+3,967)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    50,686 miles
    Test number
    271484237912
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

  17. Pass46,719 miles (+2,863)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    46,719 miles
    Test number
    797897687369
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  18. Pass43,856 miles (+13,509)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    43,856 miles
    Test number
    579364328447
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre outer wall damadged

  19. Pass30,347 miles (+3,065)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    30,347 miles
    Test number
    325469515071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,282 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    27,282 miles
    Test number
    745344384002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T29 LEY

Does T29 LEY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T29 LEY is valid until 11 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T29 LEY?
The MOT on T29 LEY is valid until 11 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T29 LEY done?
T29 LEY was recorded at 106,532 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 6,487 miles a year.
Has T29 LEY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T29 LEY has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T29 LEY 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 T29 LEY find?
T29 LEY passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); oil leak, but not excessive.

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