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Volvo S40

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,783 cc

T457 CBLMOT history

T457 CBL is a silver petrol Volvo S40 first used on 9 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 156,809 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Dec 2022
Mileage
156,809 mi
At MOT on 29 Dec 2021
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,972 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T457 CBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,783 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
29 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T457 CBL was last recorded at 156,809 miles on 29 Dec 2021, 526 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Jun 2009: 27,365 miles, lower than 123,585 miles on 12 Jun 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
156,283 miles · 1 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
526 miles
Average per year
2,972 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 156,809 miles
  • 2020 – 156,283 miles
  • 2019 – 155,222 miles
  • 2018 – 154,132 miles
  • 2017 – 152,715 miles
  • 2016 – 150,727 miles
  • 2015 – 148,611 miles
  • 2014 – 146,626 miles
  • 2013 – 143,862 miles
  • 2012 – 140,238 miles
  • 2011 – 136,118 miles
  • 2010 – 131,409 miles
  • 2009 – 27,365 miles
  • 2008 – 123,585 miles
  • 2007 – 116,898 miles
  • 2006 – 110,392 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,809 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,809 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    156,809 miles
    Test number
    732011527132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail156,809 miles (+526)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,809 miles
    Test number
    211297113155
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass156,283 miles (+1,061)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    156,283 miles
    Test number
    726432341008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass155,222 miles (+1,090)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    155,222 miles
    Test number
    995254420365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass154,132 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    154,132 miles
    Test number
    822154040598
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rear over axle brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail154,132 miles (+1,417)1 dangerous2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,132 miles
    Test number
    603424394931
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rear over axle brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass152,715 miles (+1,988)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    152,715 miles
    Test number
    617947206723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass150,727 miles (+2,116)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    150,727 miles
    Test number
    830580918921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass148,611 miles (+1,985)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    148,611 miles
    Test number
    546642355107
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass146,626 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    146,626 miles
    Test number
    235734954455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail146,625 miles (+2,763)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,625 miles
    Test number
    268743654115
    • FailureNearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  12. Pass143,862 miles (+3,624)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    143,862 miles
    Test number
    426681953105
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteUnable to view front brake pads

  13. Pass140,238 miles (+4,120)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    140,238 miles
    Test number
    245076542117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass136,118 miles (+4,709)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    136,118 miles
    Test number
    188059951109
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail131,409 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,409 miles
    Test number
    150263160170
    • Repaired at testNearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

  16. Pass131,409 miles (+104,044)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    131,409 miles
    Test number
    721373060119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,365 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    27,365 miles
    Test number
    903472169124
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail27,365 miles (-96,220)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,365 miles
    Test number
    334762669196
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass123,585 miles (+6,687)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    123,585 miles
    Test number
    490254468196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass116,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    116,898 miles
    Test number
    852293567159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail116,898 miles (+6,506)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,898 miles
    Test number
    232022167173
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

  22. Pass110,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    110,392 miles
    Test number
    853887036187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail110,392 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,392 miles
    Test number
    320097836125
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Questions about T457 CBL

Does T457 CBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T457 CBL expired on 28 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T457 CBL?
The MOT on T457 CBL expired on 28 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T457 CBL done?
T457 CBL was recorded at 156,809 miles at its MOT on 29 Dec 2021, an average of 2,972 miles a year.
Has T457 CBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T457 CBL has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on T457 CBL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Jun 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T457 CBL find?
T457 CBL passed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2021 with 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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