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Volvo S40

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,588 cc

T804 RVLMOT history

T804 RVL is a blue petrol Volvo S40 first used on 4 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 184,698 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Nov 2022
Mileage
184,698 mi
At MOT on 25 Oct 2022
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,471 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T804 RVL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,588 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
25 Oct 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T804 RVL was last recorded at 184,698 miles on 25 Oct 2022, 2,218 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,480 miles · 10 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
2,218 miles
Average per year
6,471 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 184,698 miles
  • 2021 – 182,480 miles
  • 2020 – 178,842 miles
  • 2019 – 170,597 miles
  • 2018 – 163,423 miles
  • 2017 – 156,002 miles
  • 2016 – 146,782 miles
  • 2015 – 137,790 miles
  • 2014 – 131,675 miles
  • 2013 – 126,067 miles
  • 2012 – 120,932 miles
  • 2011 – 115,521 miles
  • 2010 – 108,595 miles
  • 2009 – 102,828 miles
  • 2008 – 94,171 miles
  • 2007 – 87,486 miles
  • 2006 – 79,146 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail184,698 miles
  • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail184,698 miles (+2,218)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,698 miles
    Test number
    921967862503
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass182,480 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    182,480 miles
    Test number
    366470937104
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer side light inop
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil on min

  3. Fail182,480 miles (+3,638)1 dangerous1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,480 miles
    Test number
    533312061093
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer side light inop
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil on min

  4. Pass178,842 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    178,842 miles
    Test number
    814959459695
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail178,836 miles (+8,239)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,836 miles
    Test number
    599607129433
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass170,597 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    170,597 miles
    Test number
    885391670014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail170,584 miles (+7,161)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,584 miles
    Test number
    911649880046
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer side light inop

  8. Pass163,423 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    163,423 miles
    Test number
    152478493786
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail163,422 miles (+7,420)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,422 miles
    Test number
    756889551868
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass156,002 miles (+9,220)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    156,002 miles
    Test number
    602345018599
    • AdvisoryExhaust rubbers split but exhaust still supported
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both track arms (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass146,782 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    146,782 miles
    Test number
    223691430389
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail146,782 miles (+8,992)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,782 miles
    Test number
    276659321274
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass137,790 miles (+6,115)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    137,790 miles
    Test number
    338164205284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass131,675 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    131,675 miles
    Test number
    306836104216
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  15. Fail131,675 miles (+5,608)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,675 miles
    Test number
    366896904247
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  16. Pass126,067 miles (+5,135)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    126,067 miles
    Test number
    887837603295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass120,932 miles (+5,411)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    120,932 miles
    Test number
    698086002287
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass115,521 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    115,521 miles
    Test number
    166446401200
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail115,521 miles (+6,926)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,521 miles
    Test number
    516246301260
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass108,595 miles (+5,767)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    108,595 miles
    Test number
    344327100480
    • NoteNsr track rod bush slightly split
    • NoteNsr upper contol arm bush slightly split
    • NoteOsr track rod bush slightly split
    • NoteOsr upper contol arm bush slightly split

  21. Pass102,828 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    102,828 miles
    Test number
    404208709248
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail102,828 miles (+8,657)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,828 miles
    Test number
    231835209243
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass94,171 miles (+6,685)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    94,171 miles
    Test number
    382747808436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass87,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    87,486 miles
    Test number
    212627877422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail87,486 miles (+8,340)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,486 miles
    Test number
    504767877120
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  26. Pass79,146 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    79,146 miles
    Test number
    891014186105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T804 RVL

Does T804 RVL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T804 RVL expired on 9 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T804 RVL?
The MOT on T804 RVL expired on 9 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T804 RVL done?
T804 RVL was recorded at 184,698 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2022, an average of 6,471 miles a year.
Has T804 RVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T804 RVL has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on T804 RVL 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 T804 RVL find?
T804 RVL failed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2022 with 8 major defects and 2 advisories: bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; front exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases, and 7 more.

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