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Volvo S40

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,999 cc

V17 DNAMOT history

V17 DNA is a silver petrol Volvo S40 first used on 14 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 71,767 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2025.

V17 DNA silver Volvo S40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo S40, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Nov 2026
Mileage
71,767 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,787 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V17 DNA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
14 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V17 DNA was last recorded at 71,767 miles on 16 Oct 2025, 2,463 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,304 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,463 miles
Average per year
4,787 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 71,767 miles
  • 2024 – 69,304 miles
  • 2023 – 66,986 miles
  • 2022 – 62,224 miles
  • 2021 – 57,300 miles
  • 2020 – 51,814 miles
  • 2019 – 46,804 miles
  • 2018 – 41,857 miles
  • 2017 – 36,959 miles
  • 2016 – 32,404 miles
  • 2015 – 26,087 miles
  • 2014 – 21,197 miles
  • 2013 – 15,416 miles
  • 2012 – 9,672 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,767 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre low pressure sidewall wearing
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perish cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perish cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 26 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,767 miles (+2,463)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    71,767 miles
    Test number
    855556764065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre low pressure sidewall wearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perish cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perish cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass69,304 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    69,304 miles
    Test number
    341298813407
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Fail69,304 miles (+2,318)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,304 miles
    Test number
    385387581718
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perish cuts in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass66,986 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    66,986 miles
    Test number
    997275693346
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Fail66,986 miles (+4,762)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,986 miles
    Test number
    226422474782
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass62,224 miles (+4,924)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    62,224 miles
    Test number
    319463026529
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass57,300 miles (+5,486)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    57,300 miles
    Test number
    985696758171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass51,814 miles (+5,010)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    51,814 miles
    Test number
    157741364406
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  9. Pass46,804 miles (+4,947)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    46,804 miles
    Test number
    454375358620
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass41,857 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    41,857 miles
    Test number
    916332871637
    • MinorStop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced high level lamp (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer side wall damaged
    • AdvisoryWipers smearing
  11. Fail41,856 miles (+4,897)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,856 miles
    Test number
    567470977075
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced high level lamp (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer side wall damaged
    • AdvisoryWipers smearing
  12. Pass36,959 miles (+4,555)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    36,959 miles
    Test number
    526954853816
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
  13. Pass32,404 miles (+6,317)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    32,404 miles
    Test number
    290835504127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass26,087 miles (+4,890)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    26,087 miles
    Test number
    487211343926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass21,197 miles (+5,781)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    21,197 miles
    Test number
    569990604325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass15,416 miles (+5,744)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    15,416 miles
    Test number
    265825503332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass9,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    9,672 miles
    Test number
    467428102392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail9,672 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,672 miles
    Test number
    728970002384
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Questions about V17 DNA

Does V17 DNA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V17 DNA is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V17 DNA?
The MOT on V17 DNA is valid until 2 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V17 DNA done?
V17 DNA was recorded at 71,767 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2025, an average of 4,787 miles a year.
Has V17 DNA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V17 DNA has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on V17 DNA 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 V17 DNA find?
V17 DNA passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front tyre low pressure sidewall wearing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perish cracking, and 3 more.

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