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Volvo S40

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,435 cc

T5 DFTMOT history

T5 DFT is a grey petrol Volvo S40 first used on 1 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 71,079 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
71,079 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,501 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 DFT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 DFT was last recorded at 71,079 miles on 24 Oct 2025, 11,756 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,323 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
11,756 miles
Average per year
2,501 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 71,079 miles
  • 2024 – 59,323 miles
  • 2023 – 57,849 miles
  • 2022 – 57,764 miles
  • 2021 – 57,300 miles
  • 2020 – 56,884 miles
  • 2019 – 55,712 miles
  • 2018 – 54,068 miles
  • 2017 – 50,546 miles
  • 2016 – 48,364 miles
  • 2015 – 45,363 miles
  • 2014 – 43,821 miles
  • 2013 – 41,944 miles
  • 2012 – 39,337 miles
  • 2011 – 37,280 miles
  • 2010 – 34,564 miles
  • 2009 – 29,558 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,079 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Dipped beam out put starting to get poor

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.

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,079 miles (+11,756)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    71,079 miles
    Test number
    148676513836
    • AdvisoryNearside Dipped beam out put starting to get poor

  2. Pass59,323 miles (+1,375)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    59,323 miles
    Test number
    632190083105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass57,948 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    57,948 miles
    Test number
    783213526023
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail57,948 miles (+99)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,948 miles
    Test number
    955581139206
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass57,849 miles (+85)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    57,849 miles
    Test number
    572731930579
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass57,764 miles (+464)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    57,764 miles
    Test number
    729528496464
    • 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))

  7. Pass57,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    57,300 miles
    Test number
    267898372448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail57,300 miles (+416)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,300 miles
    Test number
    391303257870
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass56,884 miles (+1,172)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    56,884 miles
    Test number
    287569351846
    • AdvisoryFront lower suspension arm bushes worn

  10. Pass55,712 miles (+1,644)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    55,712 miles
    Test number
    805331683610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass54,068 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    54,068 miles
    Test number
    417172626857
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  12. Fail54,067 miles (+1,154)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,067 miles
    Test number
    267321645262
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  13. Pass52,913 miles (+2,367)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    52,913 miles
    Test number
    887350976049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,546 miles (+2,182)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    50,546 miles
    Test number
    923014730661
    • AdvisoryO/s/r anti roll link has slight play in balljoint
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs are slightly worn/lipped and corroding

  15. Pass48,364 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    48,364 miles
    Test number
    224195082171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front scrubbed inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front scrubbed inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail48,364 miles (+3,001)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,364 miles
    Test number
    983105754114
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front scrubbed inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front scrubbed inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass45,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    45,363 miles
    Test number
    185211255464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail45,350 miles (+1,529)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,350 miles
    Test number
    937071055014
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass43,821 miles (+1,877)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    43,821 miles
    Test number
    448909244042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,944 miles (+2,607)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    41,944 miles
    Test number
    128662953020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,337 miles (+2,057)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    39,337 miles
    Test number
    189925952473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,280 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    37,280 miles
    Test number
    426489151017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail37,208 miles (+2,644)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,208 miles
    Test number
    326523351091
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass34,564 miles (+5,006)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    34,564 miles
    Test number
    731073750023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,558 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    29,558 miles
    Test number
    943156579056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 DFT

Does T5 DFT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 DFT is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T5 DFT?
The MOT on T5 DFT is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 DFT done?
T5 DFT was recorded at 71,079 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 2,501 miles a year.
Has T5 DFT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 DFT has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on T5 DFT 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 T5 DFT find?
T5 DFT passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside dipped beam out put starting to get poor.

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