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Volvo S40

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,855 cc

T681 DWLMOT history

T681 DWL is a black petrol Volvo S40 first used on 11 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 109,843 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Oct 2025
Mileage
109,843 mi
At MOT on 25 Oct 2024
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
2,944 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T681 DWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,855 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T681 DWL was last recorded at 109,843 miles on 25 Oct 2024, 1,034 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,809 miles · 27 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
1,034 miles
Average per year
2,944 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 109,843 miles
  • 2023 – 108,809 miles
  • 2022 – 108,239 miles
  • 2021 – 108,064 miles
  • 2020 – 106,778 miles
  • 2019 – 106,295 miles
  • 2018 – 104,314 miles
  • 2017 – 103,489 miles
  • 2016 – 99,919 miles
  • 2015 – 97,977 miles
  • 2014 – 95,262 miles
  • 2013 – 93,045 miles
  • 2012 – 89,266 miles
  • 2011 – 85,352 miles
  • 2010 – 80,895 miles
  • 2009 – 75,385 miles
  • 2008 – 68,216 miles
  • 2007 – 61,675 miles
  • 2006 – 55,442 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,843 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

32 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,843 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    109,843 miles
    Test number
    275092351181
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail109,843 miles (+1,034)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,843 miles
    Test number
    521618254332
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass108,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    108,809 miles
    Test number
    529827150490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail108,809 miles (+570)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,809 miles
    Test number
    739929290026
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass108,239 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    108,239 miles
    Test number
    254662191635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail108,239 miles (+175)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,239 miles
    Test number
    936314663540
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass108,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    108,064 miles
    Test number
    325784783559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail108,064 miles (+1,286)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,064 miles
    Test number
    496094618591
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass106,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    106,778 miles
    Test number
    670995168898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail106,778 miles (+483)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,778 miles
    Test number
    144337288521
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass106,295 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    106,295 miles
    Test number
    197376532494
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail106,295 miles (+1,981)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,295 miles
    Test number
    847196604908
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass104,314 miles (+825)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    104,314 miles
    Test number
    237136174435
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryJacking damage to both sill panels
    • AdvisoryNumber of stone chips to windscreen
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre tread misshaped

  14. Pass103,489 miles (+3,570)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    103,489 miles
    Test number
    802415151247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play and inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both age cracking (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyre treads are misshaped and wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear floor pan section
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre tread bald on inner edge

  15. Pass99,919 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    99,919 miles
    Test number
    678524371391
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexihose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexihose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexihose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexihose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail99,919 miles (+1,942)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,919 miles
    Test number
    360372433405
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexihose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexihose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexihose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexihose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass97,977 miles (+2,715)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    97,977 miles
    Test number
    948932115277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass95,262 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    95,262 miles
    Test number
    465308014201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail95,262 miles (+34)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,262 miles
    Test number
    836518814204
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Fail95,228 miles (+2,183)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,228 miles
    Test number
    885181504174
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass93,045 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    93,045 miles
    Test number
    546178603114
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside rear side marker not working

  22. Fail93,045 miles (+3,779)3 failures1 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,045 miles
    Test number
    858075303164
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside rear side marker not working

  23. Pass89,266 miles6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    89,266 miles
    Test number
    799935632186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust rear box in poor condition
    • NoteOffside rear side marker not working

  24. Fail89,266 miles (+3,914)2 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,266 miles
    Test number
    417563032157
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust rear box in poor condition
    • NoteOffside rear side marker not working

  25. Pass85,352 miles (+4,457)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    85,352 miles
    Test number
    929686121114
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  26. Pass80,895 miles (+5,510)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    80,895 miles
    Test number
    211432930148
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Pass75,385 miles (+7,169)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    75,385 miles
    Test number
    443882039113
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass68,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2009
    Odometer
    68,216 miles
    Test number
    171090838164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail68,216 miles (+6,541)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,216 miles
    Test number
    412120538105
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  30. Pass61,675 miles (+6,233)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2008
    Odometer
    61,675 miles
    Test number
    672550437177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail55,442 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,442 miles
    Test number
    212344426488
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  32. Pass55,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2007
    Odometer
    55,442 miles
    Test number
    344894926180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T681 DWL

Does T681 DWL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T681 DWL expired on 28 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T681 DWL?
The MOT on T681 DWL expired on 28 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T681 DWL done?
T681 DWL was recorded at 109,843 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2024, an average of 2,944 miles a year.
Has T681 DWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T681 DWL has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T681 DWL 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 T681 DWL find?
T681 DWL passed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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