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Volvo S40

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,588 cc

T457 VUMMOT history

T457 VUM is a silver petrol Volvo S40 first used on 23 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Mar 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 148,319 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Mar 2023
Mileage
148,319 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,057 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T457 VUM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,588 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T457 VUM was last recorded at 148,319 miles on 10 Mar 2022, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,311 miles · 7 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
4,057 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 148,319 miles
  • 2021 – 146,953 miles
  • 2020 – 144,913 miles
  • 2019 – 139,399 miles
  • 2018 – 128,190 miles
  • 2016 – 122,465 miles
  • 2015 – 119,209 miles
  • 2014 – 115,827 miles
  • 2013 – 112,632 miles
  • 2012 – 108,727 miles
  • 2011 – 105,401 miles
  • 2010 – 101,706 miles
  • 2009 – 98,046 miles
  • 2008 – 94,047 miles
  • 2007 – 89,334 miles
  • 2006 – 83,867 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,319 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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body & sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,319 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    148,319 miles
    Test number
    147532017792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail148,311 miles (+1,358)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,311 miles
    Test number
    715241023816
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  3. Pass146,953 miles18 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2022
    Odometer
    146,953 miles
    Test number
    301077074177
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFeed pipe to fuel filter damp however no leaks apparent
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded bad in places

  4. Fail146,953 miles (+2,040)3 repaired18 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,953 miles
    Test number
    203224468410
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFeed pipe to fuel filter damp however no leaks apparent
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded bad in places

  5. Pass144,913 miles (+44)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    144,913 miles
    Test number
    135817563573
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body & sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body & sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted obscuring some components

  6. Fail144,869 miles (+5,470)1 dangerous3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,869 miles
    Test number
    889138434118
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body & sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body & sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted obscuring some components

  7. Pass139,399 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    139,399 miles
    Test number
    821650768559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail139,342 miles (+11,152)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,342 miles
    Test number
    763479134044
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass128,190 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    128,190 miles
    Test number
    645984479523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail128,190 miles (+5,725)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,190 miles
    Test number
    604986733732
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront discs corroded

  11. Pass122,465 miles (+3,256)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    122,465 miles
    Test number
    487139350826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass119,209 miles (+3,382)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    119,209 miles
    Test number
    266004705462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass115,827 miles (+3,195)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    115,827 miles
    Test number
    118684884099
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass112,632 miles (+3,905)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    112,632 miles
    Test number
    235716903439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass108,727 miles (+3,326)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    108,727 miles
    Test number
    645437782011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass105,401 miles (+3,695)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    105,401 miles
    Test number
    129674701177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass101,706 miles (+3,660)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    101,706 miles
    Test number
    940089300106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass98,046 miles (+3,999)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    98,046 miles
    Test number
    711352819135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass94,047 miles (+4,713)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    94,047 miles
    Test number
    864487108196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail89,334 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,334 miles
    Test number
    231479107158
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre 3mm n/s/f tyre 3mm wear left .

  21. Pass89,334 miles (+5,467)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    89,334 miles
    Test number
    620329007140
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre 3mm n/s/f tyre 3mm wear left .

  22. Pass83,867 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    83,867 miles
    Test number
    654771016179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T457 VUM

Does T457 VUM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T457 VUM expired on 9 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T457 VUM?
The MOT on T457 VUM expired on 9 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T457 VUM done?
T457 VUM was recorded at 148,319 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2022, an average of 4,057 miles a year.
Has T457 VUM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T457 VUM has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T457 VUM 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 T457 VUM find?
T457 VUM passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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