Volvo S40
Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,798 cc
V20 RHGMOT history
V20 RHG is a red petrol Volvo S40 first used on 31 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 79,492 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 79,492 mi
- At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 19 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,623 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V20 RHG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- S40
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,798 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 31 Jan 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V20 RHG was last recorded at 79,492 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 79,487 miles · 2 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 5 miles
- Average per year
- 3,623 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 79,492 miles
- 2025 – 75,969 miles
- 2024 – 72,396 miles
- 2023 – 69,304 miles
- 2022 – 65,634 miles
- 2021 – 61,800 miles
- 2020 – 60,302 miles
- 2019 – 57,088 miles
- 2018 – 51,449 miles
- 2017 – 48,564 miles
- 2016 – 45,550 miles
- 2015 – 41,942 miles
- 2014 – 39,193 miles
- 2013 – 36,350 miles
- 2012 – 32,315 miles
- 2011 – 28,667 miles
- 2010 – 23,171 miles
- 2009 – 19,320 miles
- 2008 – 14,140 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass79,492 miles
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Rear Exhaust mounting defective
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
23 tests since 21 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass79,492 miles (+5)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 79,492 miles
- Test number
- 742575898698
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))
Fail79,487 miles (+3,518)2 major1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,487 miles
- Test number
- 851555358924
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))
Pass75,969 miles (+3,573)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 75,969 miles
- Test number
- 505580635261
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass72,396 miles (+6)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 72,396 miles
- Test number
- 774528864966
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail72,390 miles (+3,086)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,390 miles
- Test number
- 107414673410
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass69,304 miles (+3,670)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 69,304 miles
- Test number
- 697044168999
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass65,634 miles (+3,834)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 65,634 miles
- Test number
- 421228724048
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass61,800 miles (+1,498)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 61,800 miles
- Test number
- 739208463581
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass60,302 miles (+3,214)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 60,302 miles
- Test number
- 962821107680
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,088 miles (+5,639)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 57,088 miles
- Test number
- 884349773980
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,449 miles (+2,885)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 51,449 miles
- Test number
- 234113414164
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass48,564 miles (+3,014)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 48,564 miles
- Test number
- 120458220338
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,550 miles (+3,608)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 45,550 miles
- Test number
- 976927267261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,942 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,942 miles
- Test number
- 626290925083
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass41,942 miles (+2,749)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 41,942 miles
- Test number
- 855160125083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,193 miles (+2,843)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 39,193 miles
- Test number
- 135397424431
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,350 miles (+4,035)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 36,350 miles
- Test number
- 726337333085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,315 miles (+3,648)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 32,315 miles
- Test number
- 506936112085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,667 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,667 miles
- Test number
- 459991241071
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Pass28,667 miles (+5,496)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 28,667 miles
- Test number
- 766971541022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,171 miles (+3,851)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 23,171 miles
- Test number
- 102652110037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,320 miles (+5,180)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 19,320 miles
- Test number
- 361677529097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,140 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 14,140 miles
- Test number
- 122291728042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V20 RHG
- Does V20 RHG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V20 RHG is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V20 RHG?
- The MOT on V20 RHG is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V20 RHG done?
- V20 RHG was recorded at 79,492 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 3,623 miles a year.
- Has V20 RHG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V20 RHG has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on V20 RHG 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 V20 RHG find?
- V20 RHG passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack.
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