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Volvo S40

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,731 cc

T387 SBVMOT history

T387 SBV is a black petrol Volvo S40 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 101,568 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
101,568 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,997 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T387 SBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,731 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T387 SBV was last recorded at 101,568 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 1,685 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,883 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,685 miles
Average per year
3,997 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,568 miles
  • 2025 – 99,883 miles
  • 2024 – 96,784 miles
  • 2023 – 94,335 miles
  • 2022 – 92,030 miles
  • 2021 – 88,173 miles
  • 2020 – 86,001 miles
  • 2019 – 80,426 miles
  • 2018 – 77,512 miles
  • 2017 – 75,168 miles
  • 2016 – 71,551 miles
  • 2015 – 66,766 miles
  • 2014 – 62,038 miles
  • 2013 – 56,659 miles
  • 2012 – 51,226 miles
  • 2011 – 47,671 miles
  • 2010 – 42,138 miles
  • 2009 – 35,720 miles
  • 2008 – 30,452 miles
  • 2007 – 26,278 miles
  • 2006 – 20,637 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,568 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both O/Side and N/Side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • O/s/f seat belt stork button worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Emissions close too limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

32 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,568 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    101,568 miles
    Test number
    627272380519
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail101,568 miles (+1,685)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,568 miles
    Test number
    522656411413
    • Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working Both O/Side and N/Side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass99,883 miles (+3,099)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    99,883 miles
    Test number
    993630107675
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both O/Side and N/Side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass96,784 miles (+2,449)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    96,784 miles
    Test number
    462000320342
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded covered in grease

  5. Pass94,335 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    94,335 miles
    Test number
    944752554430
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both O/Side and N/Side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail94,334 miles (+2,304)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,334 miles
    Test number
    987003463848
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both O/Side and N/Side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass92,030 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    92,030 miles
    Test number
    228202648741
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail92,030 miles (+3,857)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,030 miles
    Test number
    508664156481
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass88,173 miles (+2,172)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    88,173 miles
    Test number
    397712463219
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass86,001 miles (+5,575)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    86,001 miles
    Test number
    259871340663
    • Advisory(emissions close too limit
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f seat belt stork button worn

  11. Pass80,426 miles (+2,914)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    80,426 miles
    Test number
    794473247232
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all road springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed o/s/f (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEmissions close too limit
    • AdvisoryO/s/f seat belt stork button worn

  12. Pass77,512 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    77,512 miles
    Test number
    673610497104
    • AdvisorySeat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened o/s/f (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracked and o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryEmissions close too limit
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread rear on letters (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail77,512 miles (+2,344)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,512 miles
    Test number
    390246716413
    • FailureFront constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc o/s/f (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisorySeat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened o/s/f (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracked and o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryEmissions close too limit
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread rear on letters (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass75,168 miles (+3,617)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    75,168 miles
    Test number
    321634154223
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySeat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened o/s/f (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryMiddle exhaust box rusty

  15. Pass71,551 miles (+4,785)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    71,551 miles
    Test number
    945252802281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre treads
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slight mishaped
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass66,766 miles (+4,728)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    66,766 miles
    Test number
    125295005122
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass62,038 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    62,038 miles
    Test number
    145849994021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail62,038 miles (+5,379)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,038 miles
    Test number
    255179194096
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  19. Fail56,659 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,659 miles
    Test number
    396414783063
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass56,659 miles (+5,433)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    56,659 miles
    Test number
    439054883037
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass51,226 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    51,226 miles
    Test number
    358310282037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail51,225 miles (+3,554)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,225 miles
    Test number
    765080882079
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureHeadlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  23. Pass47,671 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    47,671 miles
    Test number
    469549701111
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Fail47,670 miles (+5,532)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,670 miles
    Test number
    356748501104
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass42,138 miles (+6,418)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    42,138 miles
    Test number
    631964400115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass35,720 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    35,720 miles
    Test number
    324844609156
    • NoteO/s/r tyrewall repaired

  27. Fail35,720 miles (+5,268)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,720 miles
    Test number
    574634209189
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteO/s/r tyrewall repaired

  28. Pass30,452 miles (+4,174)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    30,452 miles
    Test number
    851976308108
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  29. Pass26,278 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    26,278 miles
    Test number
    660739407167
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  30. Fail26,268 miles (+5,631)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,268 miles
    Test number
    883598707193
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  31. Pass20,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    20,637 miles
    Test number
    573848506161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail20,637 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,637 miles
    Test number
    780368406172
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about T387 SBV

Does T387 SBV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T387 SBV is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T387 SBV?
The MOT on T387 SBV is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T387 SBV done?
T387 SBV was recorded at 101,568 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 3,997 miles a year.
Has T387 SBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T387 SBV has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T387 SBV 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 T387 SBV find?
T387 SBV passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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