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Volvo S40

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,731 cc

T721 EBDMOT history

T721 EBD is a blue petrol Volvo S40 first used on 8 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 May 2022 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 183,022 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 13 May 2022
Mileage
183,022 mi
At MOT on 3 May 2022
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,723 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T721 EBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,731 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 May 2022
Latest MOT test
3 May 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T721 EBD was last recorded at 183,022 miles on 3 May 2022, 2,107 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,915 miles · 27 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
2,107 miles
Average per year
5,723 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 183,022 miles
  • 2021 – 180,915 miles
  • 2020 – 178,669 miles
  • 2019 – 173,721 miles
  • 2018 – 169,506 miles
  • 2017 – 164,535 miles
  • 2016 – 159,445 miles
  • 2015 – 154,324 miles
  • 2014 – 147,521 miles
  • 2013 – 142,421 miles
  • 2012 – 135,534 miles
  • 2011 – 129,533 miles
  • 2010 – 122,074 miles
  • 2009 – 111,775 miles
  • 2008 – 110,325 miles
  • 2007 – 102,166 miles
  • 2006 – 91,111 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail183,022 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases all joints (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear marker lamp inoperative
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail183,022 miles (+2,107)2 dangerous5 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,022 miles
    Test number
    777424345230
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases all joints (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear marker lamp inoperative
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass180,915 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    180,915 miles
    Test number
    406360754966
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail180,915 miles (+2,246)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,915 miles
    Test number
    873832755026
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass178,669 miles (+4,948)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2021
    Odometer
    178,669 miles
    Test number
    337672702722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass173,721 miles (+4,215)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    173,721 miles
    Test number
    372403226351
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass169,506 miles (+4,971)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    169,506 miles
    Test number
    543074409527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass164,535 miles (+5,090)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    164,535 miles
    Test number
    868645052989
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass159,445 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    159,445 miles
    Test number
    866169316914
    • AdvisoryCentre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail159,445 miles (+5,121)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,445 miles
    Test number
    535026650413
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass154,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    154,324 miles
    Test number
    287144095123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail154,324 miles (+6,803)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,324 miles
    Test number
    298064995462
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  12. Pass147,521 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    147,521 miles
    Test number
    508409984179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail147,521 miles (+5,100)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,521 miles
    Test number
    995359384122
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass142,421 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    142,421 miles
    Test number
    238547193109
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Fail142,421 miles (+6,887)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,421 miles
    Test number
    215376893488
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass135,534 miles (+6,001)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    135,534 miles
    Test number
    737892992154
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass129,533 miles (+7,459)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    129,533 miles
    Test number
    328843811268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass122,074 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    122,074 miles
    Test number
    181471600282
    • NoteSlight binding from o/s/f brake

  19. Fail122,074 miles (+10,299)3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,074 miles
    Test number
    994001700253
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteSlight binding from o/s/f brake

  20. Pass111,775 miles (+1,450)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    111,775 miles
    Test number
    130317449161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass110,325 miles (+1)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    110,325 miles
    Test number
    241155658423
    • NoteFront b/pads lowish.
    • NoteN/s/front tyre lowish.
    • NoteRear b/pipes rusty.
    • NoteSlight binding o/s rear.

  22. Fail110,324 miles (+8,158)1 dangerous4 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,324 miles
    Test number
    383581748191
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteFront b/pads lowish.
    • NoteN/s/front tyre lowish.
    • NoteRear b/pipes rusty.
    • NoteSlight binding o/s rear.

  23. Pass102,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    102,166 miles
    Test number
    310081707131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail102,166 miles (+11,055)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,166 miles
    Test number
    581141907136
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  25. Pass91,111 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2007
    Odometer
    91,111 miles
    Test number
    770801006100
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about T721 EBD

Does T721 EBD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T721 EBD expired on 13 May 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T721 EBD?
The MOT on T721 EBD expired on 13 May 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T721 EBD done?
T721 EBD was recorded at 183,022 miles at its MOT on 3 May 2022, an average of 5,723 miles a year.
Has T721 EBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T721 EBD has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 May 2022.
Has the mileage on T721 EBD 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 T721 EBD find?
T721 EBD failed its latest MOT on 3 May 2022 with 2 dangerous defects, 5 major defects and 9 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill; nearside front direction indicator not working, and 13 more.

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