Volvo S40
White · Petrol · 1999 · 1,588 cc
T497 ABKMOT history
T497 ABK is a white petrol Volvo S40 first used on 27 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Jan 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 185,262 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Jan 2023
- Mileage
- 185,262 mi
- At MOT on 7 Jan 2022
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 9,372 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T497 ABK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- S40
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,588 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 27 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Jan 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jan 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
T497 ABK was last recorded at 185,262 miles on 7 Jan 2022, 5,816 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 179,446 miles · 9 Dec 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 5,816 miles
- Average per year
- 9,372 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 185,262 miles
- 2020 – 179,446 miles
- 2019 – 168,245 miles
- 2018 – 159,249 miles
- 2017 – 149,818 miles
- 2016 – 139,283 miles
- 2015 – 127,246 miles
- 2014 – 116,998 miles
- 2013 – 106,466 miles
- 2012 – 79,701 miles
- 2011 – 55,200 miles
- 2010 – 51,879 miles
- 2009 – 48,262 miles
- 2008 – 43,095 miles
- 2007 – 38,385 miles
- 2006 – 33,584 miles
- 2005 – 29,898 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass185,262 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Full MOT history
25 tests since 10 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass185,262 miles (+5,816)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 185,262 miles
- Test number
- 612098555085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass179,446 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 179,446 miles
- Test number
- 350620150149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail179,446 miles (+11,201)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,446 miles
- Test number
- 271490953226
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Pass168,245 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 168,245 miles
- Test number
- 822907327073
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear and offside front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel near limit (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPrevious repairs and underseal
Fail168,245 miles (+8,996)1 major1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,245 miles
- Test number
- 740290150794
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear and offside front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel near limit (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPrevious repairs and underseal
Pass159,249 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 159,249 miles
- Test number
- 182609340344
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail159,246 miles (+9,428)2 dangerous6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,246 miles
- Test number
- 311850750444
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass149,818 miles (+10,535)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 149,818 miles
- Test number
- 579474580771
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,283 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 139,283 miles
- Test number
- 585590943972
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside and offside rear suspension arm stabilizing bar bushes perishing
- AdvisoryOutter sill covers fitted
Fail139,283 miles (+12,037)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,283 miles
- Test number
- 867930135930
- Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside and offside rear suspension arm stabilizing bar bushes perishing
- AdvisoryOutter sill covers fitted
Pass127,246 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 127,246 miles
- Test number
- 257928165184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,246 miles (+10,248)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,246 miles
- Test number
- 985358165190
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass116,998 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 116,998 miles
- Test number
- 329716254159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,998 miles (+10,532)5 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,998 miles
- Test number
- 899196954156
- Repaired at testNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Repaired at testNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Repaired at testOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass106,466 miles (+26,765)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 106,466 miles
- Test number
- 905347953119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,701 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 79,701 miles
- Test number
- 727690872165
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail79,701 miles (+24,501)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,701 miles
- Test number
- 238527462133
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass55,200 miles (+3,321)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 55,200 miles
- Test number
- 297437961473
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass51,879 miles (+3,617)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 51,879 miles
- Test number
- 843791860109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,262 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 48,262 miles
- Test number
- 354542569137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,262 miles (+5,167)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,262 miles
- Test number
- 411822669186
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass43,095 miles (+4,710)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 43,095 miles
- Test number
- 450397258160
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass38,385 miles (+4,801)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 38,385 miles
- Test number
- 440439557197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,584 miles (+3,686)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 33,584 miles
- Test number
- 522560866187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,898 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2006
- Odometer
- 29,898 miles
- Test number
- 871191365120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T497 ABK
- Does T497 ABK currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T497 ABK expired on 6 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T497 ABK?
- The MOT on T497 ABK expired on 6 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T497 ABK done?
- T497 ABK was recorded at 185,262 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2022, an average of 9,372 miles a year.
- Has T497 ABK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T497 ABK has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2020.
- Has the mileage on T497 ABK 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 T497 ABK find?
- T497 ABK passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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