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Volvo S40

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,588 cc

T498 GKNMOT history

T498 GKN is a silver petrol Volvo S40 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Feb 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 44,996 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Feb 2025
Mileage
44,996 mi
At MOT on 22 Feb 2024
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,458 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T498 GKN
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T498 GKN was last recorded at 44,996 miles on 22 Feb 2024, 1,821 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
43,175 miles · 14 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
1,821 miles
Average per year
1,458 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 44,996 miles
  • 2022 – 43,175 miles
  • 2021 – 36,908 miles
  • 2020 – 36,256 miles
  • 2019 – 35,421 miles
  • 2018 – 34,480 miles
  • 2017 – 33,126 miles
  • 2016 – 31,977 miles
  • 2015 – 30,737 miles
  • 2014 – 29,461 miles
  • 2013 – 28,052 miles
  • 2012 – 26,699 miles
  • 2011 – 25,588 miles
  • 2010 – 24,463 miles
  • 2009 – 22,859 miles
  • 2008 – 21,501 miles
  • 2007 – 20,147 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,996 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,996 miles (+1,821)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    44,996 miles
    Test number
    993805687234
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  2. Pass43,175 miles (+2,758)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    43,175 miles
    Test number
    325971715985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass40,417 miles (+3,509)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    40,417 miles
    Test number
    108881983589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass36,908 miles (+652)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    36,908 miles
    Test number
    928306997571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass36,256 miles (+835)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    36,256 miles
    Test number
    884015766096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Floor pan slightly correded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass35,421 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    35,421 miles
    Test number
    707257727558
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively front disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded offside front springCorroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear chassis legs slightly corroded

  7. Fail35,421 miles (+941)1 repaired2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,421 miles
    Test number
    287237877731
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively front disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded offside front springCorroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear chassis legs slightly corroded

  8. Pass34,480 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    34,480 miles
    Test number
    660983473488
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre deteriorated

  9. Fail34,480 miles (+1,354)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,480 miles
    Test number
    368262061884
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre deteriorated

  10. Pass33,126 miles (+1,149)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    33,126 miles
    Test number
    309667020308
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryChips in screen, exhaust rusty
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (3.7.B.3)

  11. Pass31,977 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    31,977 miles
    Test number
    214875678493
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryChips in windscreen. exhaust rusty. slight oil leak

  12. Fail31,976 miles (+1,239)3 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,976 miles
    Test number
    401497939349
    • DangerousBrake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • DangerousNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear position lamp(s) not working inner (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryChips in windscreen. exhaust rusty. slight oil leak

  13. Pass30,737 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    30,737 miles
    Test number
    119896635091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre going out of shape

  14. Fail30,737 miles (+1,276)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,737 miles
    Test number
    245136835045
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre going out of shape

  15. Pass29,461 miles (+1,409)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    29,461 miles
    Test number
    966864744039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,052 miles (+1,353)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    28,052 miles
    Test number
    377418233088
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass26,699 miles (+1,111)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    26,699 miles
    Test number
    187670242423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,588 miles (+1,125)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    25,588 miles
    Test number
    878514031010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,463 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    24,463 miles
    Test number
    363842940036
    • AdvisoryRear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

  20. Fail24,463 miles (+1,604)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,463 miles
    Test number
    621012240013
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

  21. Pass22,859 miles (+1,358)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    22,859 miles
    Test number
    664453749055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,501 miles (+1,354)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    21,501 miles
    Test number
    822781558093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    20,147 miles
    Test number
    593569537024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T498 GKN

Does T498 GKN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T498 GKN expired on 21 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T498 GKN?
The MOT on T498 GKN expired on 21 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T498 GKN done?
T498 GKN was recorded at 44,996 miles at its MOT on 22 Feb 2024, an average of 1,458 miles a year.
Has T498 GKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T498 GKN has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on T498 GKN 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 T498 GKN find?
T498 GKN passed its latest MOT on 22 Feb 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside rear road wheel slightly distorted.

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