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Volvo S40

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,588 cc

T448 BLMMOT history

T448 BLM is a red petrol Volvo S40 first used on 2 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 38,734 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Jan 2024
Mileage
38,734 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,125 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T448 BLM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,588 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T448 BLM was last recorded at 38,734 miles on 28 Jan 2023, 131 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
38,603 miles · 3 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
131 miles
Average per year
1,125 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 38,734 miles
  • 2021 – 38,603 miles
  • 2020 – 37,970 miles
  • 2019 – 37,304 miles
  • 2018 – 36,433 miles
  • 2017 – 35,499 miles
  • 2016 – 34,569 miles
  • 2015 – 33,417 miles
  • 2014 – 32,398 miles
  • 2013 – 30,986 miles
  • 2012 – 29,719 miles
  • 2011 – 28,405 miles
  • 2010 – 27,187 miles
  • 2009 – 26,038 miles
  • 2008 – 23,983 miles
  • 2007 – 22,041 miles
  • 2006 – 20,240 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,734 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,734 miles (+131)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    38,734 miles
    Test number
    346441930666
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass38,603 miles (+633)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    38,603 miles
    Test number
    892812677615
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass37,970 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    37,970 miles
    Test number
    523107116008
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail37,970 miles (+666)5 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,970 miles
    Test number
    740869729934
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass37,304 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    37,304 miles
    Test number
    431082531579
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail37,304 miles (+871)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,304 miles
    Test number
    321719852556
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass36,433 miles (+104)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    36,433 miles
    Test number
    424025237498
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Fail36,329 miles (+830)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,329 miles
    Test number
    648378303217
    • MajorFront Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFuel hose insecure filter (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass35,499 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    35,499 miles
    Test number
    327073958545
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Fail35,499 miles (+930)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,499 miles
    Test number
    762572248746
    • Repaired at testFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Sides (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass34,569 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    34,569 miles
    Test number
    630067235697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail34,569 miles (+1,152)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,569 miles
    Test number
    223186220936
    • Repaired at testFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Sides (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate deteriorated Both Sides (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass33,417 miles (+1,019)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    33,417 miles
    Test number
    224356299314
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

  14. Pass32,398 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    32,398 miles
    Test number
    339397824275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail32,386 miles (+1,400)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,386 miles
    Test number
    588045924230
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  16. Pass30,986 miles (+1,267)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    30,986 miles
    Test number
    867078213246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,719 miles (+1,314)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    29,719 miles
    Test number
    156087522235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,405 miles (+1,218)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    28,405 miles
    Test number
    137541421255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    27,187 miles
    Test number
    580431010262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail27,187 miles (+1,149)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,187 miles
    Test number
    180161810271
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass26,038 miles (+2,055)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    26,038 miles
    Test number
    550468039280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,983 miles (+1,942)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    23,983 miles
    Test number
    833579938265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,041 miles (+1,801)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    22,041 miles
    Test number
    650822927230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    20,240 miles
    Test number
    433511436219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T448 BLM

Does T448 BLM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T448 BLM expired on 27 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T448 BLM?
The MOT on T448 BLM expired on 27 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T448 BLM done?
T448 BLM was recorded at 38,734 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2023, an average of 1,125 miles a year.
Has T448 BLM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T448 BLM has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on T448 BLM 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 T448 BLM find?
T448 BLM passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2023 with 1 advisory: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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