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Volvo S40

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,948 cc

T735 PDAMOT history

T735 PDA is a silver petrol Volvo S40 first used on 7 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 33 MOT tests, with 167,873 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Sept 2023
Mileage
167,873 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2022
MOT tests
33
17 passed · 16 failed
Per year
6,586 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T735 PDA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,948 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T735 PDA was last recorded at 167,873 miles on 1 Sept 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,873 miles · 31 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,586 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 167,873 miles
  • 2021 – 165,875 miles
  • 2020 – 163,239 miles
  • 2019 – 159,574 miles
  • 2018 – 155,333 miles
  • 2017 – 149,601 miles
  • 2016 – 145,872 miles
  • 2015 – 140,987 miles
  • 2014 – 133,560 miles
  • 2013 – 124,426 miles
  • 2012 – 115,907 miles
  • 2011 – 107,334 miles
  • 2010 – 98,892 miles
  • 2009 – 87,788 miles
  • 2008 – 76,916 miles
  • 2007 – 67,254 miles
  • 2006 – 59,076 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,873 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front indicator lens missingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

33 tests since 23 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,873 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    167,873 miles
    Test number
    438438216612
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front indicator lens missing

  2. Fail167,873 miles (+1,998)1 dangerous4 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,873 miles
    Test number
    999462660496
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front indicator lens missing

  3. Pass165,875 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    165,875 miles
    Test number
    256332696653
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  4. Fail165,873 miles (+2,634)1 dangerous5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,873 miles
    Test number
    985683276873
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  5. Pass163,239 miles (+15)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    163,239 miles
    Test number
    417614641598
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside head lamp lens cracked
    • AdvisoryExhaust leak

  6. Fail163,224 miles (+3,650)2 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,224 miles
    Test number
    630915123594
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened webbing frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside head lamp lens cracked
    • AdvisoryExhaust leak

  7. Pass159,574 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    159,574 miles
    Test number
    153084545083
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  8. Fail159,573 miles (+4,240)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,573 miles
    Test number
    895248755364
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  9. Pass155,333 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    155,333 miles
    Test number
    211662814243
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail155,333 miles (+5,732)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,333 miles
    Test number
    246046770648
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high reflector loose (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass149,601 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    149,601 miles
    Test number
    539142469304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail149,601 miles (+3,729)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,601 miles
    Test number
    197268250978
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/15 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass145,872 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    145,872 miles
    Test number
    650831055803
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail145,872 miles (+4,885)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,872 miles
    Test number
    458309630307
    • FailureOffside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bad earth (1.7.5c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass140,987 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    140,987 miles
    Test number
    288591525115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail140,987 miles (+7,427)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,987 miles
    Test number
    958699215161
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  17. Pass133,560 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    133,560 miles
    Test number
    905201824106
    • NoteN/s/rear tyre worn

  18. Fail133,560 miles (+9,134)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,560 miles
    Test number
    678601824149
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteN/s/rear tyre worn

  19. Pass124,426 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    124,426 miles
    Test number
    547711223136
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  20. Fail124,426 miles (+8,519)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,426 miles
    Test number
    646260523129
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  21. Pass115,907 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    115,907 miles
    Test number
    817933302127
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail115,907 miles (+8,573)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,907 miles
    Test number
    908523702187
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass107,334 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    107,334 miles
    Test number
    805700911133
    • Note1/ n/s/front tyre worn on inner edge 2/o/side front head lamp ajuster broken

  24. Fail107,334 miles (+8,442)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,334 miles
    Test number
    835020911184
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Note1/ n/s/front tyre worn on inner edge 2/o/side front head lamp ajuster broken

  25. Pass98,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    98,892 miles
    Test number
    671806010177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail98,892 miles (+11,104)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,892 miles
    Test number
    792186510155
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  27. Pass87,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    87,788 miles
    Test number
    193806989474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail87,788 miles (+10,872)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,788 miles
    Test number
    320786689043
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  29. Fail76,916 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,916 miles
    Test number
    133701098415
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  30. Pass76,916 miles (+9,662)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    76,916 miles
    Test number
    160521198481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail67,254 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,254 miles
    Test number
    461393357043
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  32. Pass67,254 miles (+8,178)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    67,254 miles
    Test number
    462203357024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass59,076 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    59,076 miles
    Test number
    111354256035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T735 PDA

Does T735 PDA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T735 PDA expired on 1 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T735 PDA?
The MOT on T735 PDA expired on 1 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T735 PDA done?
T735 PDA was recorded at 167,873 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2022, an average of 6,586 miles a year.
Has T735 PDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T735 PDA has failed 16 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on T735 PDA 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 T735 PDA find?
T735 PDA passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2022 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front indicator lens missing.

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