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Volvo S40

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,998 cc

T300 BRUMOT history

T300 BRU is a silver diesel Volvo S40 first used on 28 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 9 Feb 2024 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 164,361 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Feb 2024
Mileage
164,361 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2023
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,214 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T300 BRU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T300 BRU was last recorded at 164,361 miles on 10 Feb 2023, 4,510 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,851 miles · 7 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
4,510 miles
Average per year
9,214 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 164,361 miles
  • 2022 – 159,851 miles
  • 2021 – 155,681 miles
  • 2020 – 154,404 miles
  • 2019 – 148,335 miles
  • 2018 – 140,624 miles
  • 2017 – 134,188 miles
  • 2015 – 120,955 miles
  • 2014 – 105,540 miles
  • 2013 – 91,158 miles
  • 2012 – 76,471 miles
  • 2011 – 64,617 miles
  • 2010 – 49,553 miles
  • 2009 – 35,575 miles
  • 2008 – 28,088 miles
  • 2007 – 21,099 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,361 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

27 tests since 25 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,361 miles (+4,510)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    164,361 miles
    Test number
    214818977362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Pass159,851 miles (+4,170)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    159,851 miles
    Test number
    732259715203
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Pass155,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    155,681 miles
    Test number
    678392308800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail155,681 miles (+1,277)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,681 miles
    Test number
    906523621394
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass154,404 miles (+6,069)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    154,404 miles
    Test number
    254509515444
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass148,335 miles (+7,711)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    148,335 miles
    Test number
    527220108175
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass140,624 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    140,624 miles
    Test number
    454840181412
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs rusty

  8. Fail140,624 miles (+6,436)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,624 miles
    Test number
    155251199318
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs rusty

  9. Pass134,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    134,188 miles
    Test number
    553969300338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail134,188 miles (+13,233)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,188 miles
    Test number
    756878871117
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose.

  11. Pass120,955 miles (+15,415)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    120,955 miles
    Test number
    129722286777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass105,540 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    105,540 miles
    Test number
    165507454313
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  13. Fail105,540 miles (+14,382)1 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,540 miles
    Test number
    936197254358
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  14. Pass91,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    91,158 miles
    Test number
    446728853443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail91,158 miles (+14,687)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,158 miles
    Test number
    447808853432
    • Repaired at testNearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Outer Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass76,471 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    76,471 miles
    Test number
    548384862314
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail76,471 miles (+11,854)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,471 miles
    Test number
    215883862328
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass64,617 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    64,617 miles
    Test number
    169833561349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail64,617 miles (+15,064)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,617 miles
    Test number
    435023461396
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Fail49,553 miles3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,553 miles
    Test number
    323994740306
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass49,553 miles (+9,508)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    49,553 miles
    Test number
    463894840321
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail40,045 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,045 miles
    Test number
    472445200068
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass40,045 miles (+4,470)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    40,045 miles
    Test number
    992114000064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass35,575 miles (+7,487)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    35,575 miles
    Test number
    794374199151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,088 miles (+6,989)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    28,088 miles
    Test number
    494477198133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    21,099 miles
    Test number
    994636707285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail21,099 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,099 miles
    Test number
    310436807479
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T300 BRU

Does T300 BRU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T300 BRU expired on 9 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T300 BRU?
The MOT on T300 BRU expired on 9 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T300 BRU done?
T300 BRU was recorded at 164,361 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2023, an average of 9,214 miles a year.
Has T300 BRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T300 BRU has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on T300 BRU 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 T300 BRU find?
T300 BRU passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; offside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect, and 1 more.

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