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Volvo S40

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 2,521 cc

T88 HLEMOT history

T88 HLE is a black petrol Volvo S40 first used on 20 Apr 2009. Its MOT expired on 30 Apr 2026 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 169,103 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Apr 2026
Mileage
169,103 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2025
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,623 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T88 HLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,521 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
20 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
1 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T88 HLE was last recorded at 169,103 miles on 1 May 2025, 1,955 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,148 miles · 4 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
1,955 miles
Average per year
9,623 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 169,103 miles
  • 2024 – 167,148 miles
  • 2023 – 164,129 miles
  • 2021 – 157,040 miles
  • 2020 – 151,635 miles
  • 2019 – 139,079 miles
  • 2018 – 127,094 miles
  • 2017 – 113,281 miles
  • 2016 – 93,640 miles
  • 2015 – 73,955 miles
  • 2014 – 56,701 miles
  • 2013 – 46,514 miles
  • 2012 – 42,777 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,103 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNon standard suspension fittedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to centre section clamp minor leak of gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides suspension arm front bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,103 miles (+1,955)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    169,103 miles
    Test number
    519862313758
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNon standard suspension fitted

  2. Pass167,148 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    167,148 miles
    Test number
    241808582857
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to centre section clamp minor leak of gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides suspension arm front bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNon standard suspension fitted

  3. Fail167,144 miles (+3,015)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,144 miles
    Test number
    807571143828
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to centre section clamp minor leak of gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides suspension arm front bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNon standard suspension fitted

  4. Pass164,129 miles (+7,089)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    164,129 miles
    Test number
    190539669026
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively Both wheels (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass157,040 miles (+5,405)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    157,040 miles
    Test number
    547674263712
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass151,635 miles (+12,556)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    151,635 miles
    Test number
    657618252196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass139,079 miles (+11,985)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    139,079 miles
    Test number
    181894552584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass127,094 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    127,094 miles
    Test number
    740138145728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail127,082 miles (+593)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,082 miles
    Test number
    134134570835
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  10. Fail126,489 miles (+13,208)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,489 miles
    Test number
    692241851198
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  11. Pass113,281 miles (+19,641)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    113,281 miles
    Test number
    699819699176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass93,640 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    93,640 miles
    Test number
    595623409300
    • AdvisoryNearside dip beam is dull

  13. Fail93,640 miles (+19,685)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,640 miles
    Test number
    742970464328
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside dip beam is dull

  14. Pass73,955 miles (+79)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    73,955 miles
    Test number
    823127542862
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  15. Fail73,876 miles (+158)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,876 miles
    Test number
    155216282347
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  16. Fail73,718 miles (+17,017)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,718 miles
    Test number
    649861599265
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect due to headlamp being full of condensation (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre inner edge irregular wear

  17. Pass56,701 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    56,701 miles
    Test number
    616327264292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail56,700 miles (+4,266)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,700 miles
    Test number
    319736464447
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  19. Pass52,434 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    52,434 miles
    Test number
    188081024499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail52,433 miles (+5,919)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,433 miles
    Test number
    327520724020
    • DangerousN/s front tyre slitting on sidewall
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

  21. Pass46,514 miles (+3,737)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    46,514 miles
    Test number
    329707213031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,777 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    42,777 miles
    Test number
    948085772088
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteSills covered
    • NoteStone chips in windscreen

Questions about T88 HLE

Does T88 HLE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T88 HLE expired on 30 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T88 HLE?
The MOT on T88 HLE expired on 30 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T88 HLE done?
T88 HLE was recorded at 169,103 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2025, an average of 9,623 miles a year.
Has T88 HLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T88 HLE has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on T88 HLE 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 T88 HLE find?
T88 HLE passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2025 with 2 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; non standard suspension fitted.

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