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Volvo S40

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,855 cc

V669 KOFMOT history

V669 KOF is a silver petrol Volvo S40 first used on 7 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Dec 2021 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 157,274 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Dec 2021
Mileage
157,274 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2021
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,492 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V669 KOF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,855 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Dec 2021
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

V669 KOF was last recorded at 157,274 miles on 6 Dec 2021, 2,794 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,480 miles · 2 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
2,794 miles
Average per year
4,492 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 157,274 miles
  • 2020 – 154,480 miles
  • 2019 – 149,289 miles
  • 2018 – 145,269 miles
  • 2017 – 139,528 miles
  • 2016 – 134,398 miles
  • 2015 – 130,177 miles
  • 2014 – 126,235 miles
  • 2013 – 121,955 miles
  • 2012 – 121,375 miles
  • 2011 – 117,667 miles
  • 2010 – 113,354 miles
  • 2009 – 108,061 miles
  • 2008 – 103,185 miles
  • 2007 – 97,289 miles
  • 2006 – 89,012 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail157,274 miles
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

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.

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail157,274 miles (+2,794)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,274 miles
    Test number
    700068182934
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  2. Pass154,480 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    154,480 miles
    Test number
    768624545702
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail154,474 miles (+5,185)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,474 miles
    Test number
    291146012006
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed next to front trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass149,289 miles (+163)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    149,289 miles
    Test number
    741764743797
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail149,126 miles (+3,857)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,126 miles
    Test number
    652666704633
    • MajorAll position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass145,269 miles (+60)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    145,269 miles
    Test number
    177485162579
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  7. Fail145,209 miles (+5,681)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,209 miles
    Test number
    995304065285
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Pass139,528 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    139,528 miles
    Test number
    264937347601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail139,507 miles (+5,109)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,507 miles
    Test number
    341124329658
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  10. Pass134,398 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    134,398 miles
    Test number
    579003559344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail134,333 miles (+4,156)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,333 miles
    Test number
    662568274844
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

  12. Pass130,177 miles (+3,942)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    130,177 miles
    Test number
    945149965046
    • NoteBoth dip beams slightly out of focus
    • NoteFront number plate starting to disfigure
    • NoteO/s/f seat belt starting to frey

  13. Pass126,235 miles (+4,280)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    126,235 miles
    Test number
    168061474403
    • NoteFront number plate starting to disfigure
    • NoteO/s steering rack gaiter starting to perrish

  14. Pass121,955 miles (+580)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    121,955 miles
    Test number
    258832553049
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail121,375 miles (+3,708)4 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,375 miles
    Test number
    388284652350
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle dirty

  16. Pass117,667 miles (+4,313)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    117,667 miles
    Test number
    419493151344
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteRear brake discs worn

  17. Pass113,354 miles (+5,293)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    113,354 miles
    Test number
    823604250301
    • NoteFront pads wearing low
    • NoteN/s/r pads wearing low
    • NoteRear exhaust joint starting to corrode

  18. Pass108,061 miles (+4,876)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    108,061 miles
    Test number
    881915359324
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront brakes slightly out of focus
    • NoteFront pads wearing low
    • NoteFront tyers wearing low
    • NoteRear tyres wearing low
    • NoteUnable to open rear door from inside

  19. Pass103,185 miles (+11)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    103,185 miles
    Test number
    472197548405
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing low
    • NoteChild seat fitted

  20. Fail103,174 miles (+5,885)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,174 miles
    Test number
    684846248396
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing low
    • NoteChild seat fitted

  21. Pass97,289 miles (+1,597)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    97,289 miles
    Test number
    424413257312
    • NoteFront pads low

  22. Fail95,692 miles (+6,680)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,692 miles
    Test number
    793568077231
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass89,012 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    89,012 miles
    Test number
    480808866226
    • NoteSlight leak to centre exhaust section

Questions about V669 KOF

Does V669 KOF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V669 KOF expired on 1 Dec 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V669 KOF?
The MOT on V669 KOF expired on 1 Dec 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V669 KOF done?
V669 KOF was recorded at 157,274 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2021, an average of 4,492 miles a year.
Has V669 KOF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V669 KOF has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on V669 KOF 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 V669 KOF find?
V669 KOF failed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2021 with 2 major defects and 1 advisory: offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill; parking brake efficiency below requirements; underside corroded.

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