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Volvo S40

Green · Petrol · 2004 · 2,521 cc

T500 SOLMOT history

T500 SOL is a green petrol Volvo S40 first used on 30 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2025 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 101,345 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Sept 2025
Mileage
101,345 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2024
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,394 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 SOL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,521 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 SOL was last recorded at 101,345 miles on 12 Sept 2024, 7,560 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,785 miles · 5 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
7,560 miles
Average per year
5,394 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 101,345 miles
  • 2023 – 93,785 miles
  • 2022 – 89,440 miles
  • 2021 – 85,155 miles
  • 2020 – 81,704 miles
  • 2019 – 76,754 miles
  • 2018 – 71,993 miles
  • 2017 – 66,439 miles
  • 2016 – 61,041 miles
  • 2015 – 50,383 miles
  • 2014 – 40,451 miles
  • 2013 – 36,162 miles
  • 2012 – 31,785 miles
  • 2011 – 27,880 miles
  • 2010 – 23,627 miles
  • 2009 – 19,224 miles
  • 2008 – 14,296 miles
  • 2007 – 9,643 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,345 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,345 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    101,345 miles
    Test number
    498380809337
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail101,344 miles (+7,559)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,344 miles
    Test number
    859768409116
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass93,785 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    93,785 miles
    Test number
    557733708928
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail93,785 miles (+4,345)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,785 miles
    Test number
    144644735671
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass89,440 miles (+4,285)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    89,440 miles
    Test number
    954652123373
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass85,155 miles (+3,451)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    85,155 miles
    Test number
    819715013403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass81,704 miles (+4,950)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    81,704 miles
    Test number
    870341435434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,754 miles (+4,761)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    76,754 miles
    Test number
    207236824987
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass71,993 miles (+5,554)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    71,993 miles
    Test number
    551984147222
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass66,439 miles (+5,398)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    66,439 miles
    Test number
    991709634888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,041 miles (+10,658)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    61,041 miles
    Test number
    463881286707
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  12. Pass50,383 miles (+9,932)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    50,383 miles
    Test number
    475675777223
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Pass40,451 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    40,451 miles
    Test number
    469487084235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail40,450 miles (+4,288)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,450 miles
    Test number
    548764184247
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass36,162 miles (+4,377)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    36,162 miles
    Test number
    346712763485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,785 miles (+3,905)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    31,785 miles
    Test number
    786089542263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,880 miles (+4,253)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    27,880 miles
    Test number
    136054041282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,627 miles (+4,403)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    23,627 miles
    Test number
    122126940245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,224 miles (+4,928)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    19,224 miles
    Test number
    824894149263
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass14,296 miles (+4,653)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    14,296 miles
    Test number
    273056668256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass9,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    9,643 miles
    Test number
    344576957224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 SOL

Does T500 SOL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T500 SOL expired on 15 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T500 SOL?
The MOT on T500 SOL expired on 15 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T500 SOL done?
T500 SOL was recorded at 101,345 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2024, an average of 5,394 miles a year.
Has T500 SOL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 SOL has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T500 SOL 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 T500 SOL find?
T500 SOL passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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