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Volvo S40

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,798 cc

T3 BLVMOT history

T3 BLV is a blue petrol Volvo S40 first used on 21 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 99,852 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
99,852 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,968 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T3 BLV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
21 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T3 BLV was last recorded at 99,852 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,852 miles · 4 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,968 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 99,852 miles
  • 2024 – 94,929 miles
  • 2023 – 91,430 miles
  • 2022 – 88,828 miles
  • 2021 – 87,319 miles
  • 2020 – 85,774 miles
  • 2019 – 83,032 miles
  • 2018 – 77,896 miles
  • 2017 – 71,722 miles
  • 2016 – 64,785 miles
  • 2015 – 52,751 miles
  • 2014 – 41,838 miles
  • 2013 – 32,705 miles
  • 2011 – 27,477 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,852 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Outer tyre wall damage.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 12 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,852 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    99,852 miles
    Test number
    656553205986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail99,852 miles (+4,923)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,852 miles
    Test number
    617244509712
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass94,929 miles (+3,499)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    94,929 miles
    Test number
    409494379739
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass91,430 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    91,430 miles
    Test number
    704006917792
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer tyre wall damage.

  5. Fail91,423 miles (+2,595)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,423 miles
    Test number
    379630887469
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer tyre wall damage.

  6. Pass88,828 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    88,828 miles
    Test number
    720268539183
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted preventing full checks

  7. Fail88,827 miles (+1,508)1 dangerous4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,827 miles
    Test number
    495304514836
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted preventing full checks

  8. Pass87,319 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    87,319 miles
    Test number
    579468146985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail87,318 miles (+1,544)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,318 miles
    Test number
    543902479023
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass85,774 miles (+2,742)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    85,774 miles
    Test number
    245989215508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass83,032 miles (+5,136)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    83,032 miles
    Test number
    968854227377
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass77,896 miles (+25)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    77,896 miles
    Test number
    687766774237
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail77,871 miles (+6,149)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,871 miles
    Test number
    955667969567
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass71,722 miles (+6,937)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    71,722 miles
    Test number
    147748541379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,785 miles (+12,034)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    64,785 miles
    Test number
    744929366594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,751 miles (+2,243)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    52,751 miles
    Test number
    443528689548
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge (205/55/16
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge (205/55/16

  17. Pass50,508 miles (+8,670)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    50,508 miles
    Test number
    618759305057
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAdvise both front tyres worn on inner edges slightly

  18. Pass41,838 miles (+9,133)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    41,838 miles
    Test number
    368276804024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,705 miles (+5,228)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    32,705 miles
    Test number
    388839903045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    27,477 miles
    Test number
    216862001110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T3 BLV

Does T3 BLV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T3 BLV is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T3 BLV?
The MOT on T3 BLV is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T3 BLV done?
T3 BLV was recorded at 99,852 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 4,968 miles a year.
Has T3 BLV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T3 BLV has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T3 BLV 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 T3 BLV find?
T3 BLV passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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