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Volvo S40

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,588 cc

V679 DBDMOT history

V679 DBD is a silver petrol Volvo S40 first used on 8 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Nov 2025 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 133,046 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Nov 2025
Mileage
133,046 mi
At MOT on 9 Nov 2024
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,880 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V679 DBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,588 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V679 DBD was last recorded at 133,046 miles on 9 Nov 2024, 857 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
132,189 miles · 30 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
857 miles
Average per year
5,880 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 133,046 miles
  • 2023 – 132,189 miles
  • 2022 – 131,644 miles
  • 2021 – 131,007 miles
  • 2020 – 130,124 miles
  • 2019 – 127,715 miles
  • 2018 – 123,851 miles
  • 2017 – 119,592 miles
  • 2016 – 108,814 miles
  • 2015 – 99,095 miles
  • 2014 – 88,480 miles
  • 2013 – 77,761 miles
  • 2012 – 70,064 miles
  • 2011 – 60,670 miles
  • 2010 – 49,437 miles
  • 2009 – 45,769 miles
  • 2008 – 35,800 miles
  • 2007 – 26,646 miles
  • 2006 – 25,954 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,046 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Direction indicator slightly discoloured All

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 24 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,046 miles (+857)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    133,046 miles
    Test number
    316510746410
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. Pass132,189 miles (+545)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    132,189 miles
    Test number
    211400967338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass131,644 miles (+637)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    131,644 miles
    Test number
    973342362719
    • AdvisoryAll under body corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass131,007 miles (+883)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    131,007 miles
    Test number
    143428616452
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured All four front and rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass130,124 miles (+2,409)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    130,124 miles
    Test number
    875810172018
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured All (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
  6. Pass127,715 miles (+3,864)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    127,715 miles
    Test number
    967606807391
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass123,851 miles (+4,259)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    123,851 miles
    Test number
    464993150575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass119,592 miles (+10,778)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    119,592 miles
    Test number
    779778544141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass108,814 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    108,814 miles
    Test number
    402089500743
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  10. Fail108,811 miles (+9,716)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,811 miles
    Test number
    409433872330
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass99,095 miles (+10,615)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    99,095 miles
    Test number
    302044143775
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass88,480 miles (+10,719)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    88,480 miles
    Test number
    187169914358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass77,761 miles (+7,697)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    77,761 miles
    Test number
    418756403372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,064 miles (+9,394)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    70,064 miles
    Test number
    425358102358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,670 miles (+11,233)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    60,670 miles
    Test number
    179068211360
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
  16. Pass49,437 miles (+3,668)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    49,437 miles
    Test number
    600896390216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,769 miles (+9,969)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    45,769 miles
    Test number
    200957099209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,800 miles (+9,154)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    35,800 miles
    Test number
    744566578273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,646 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    26,646 miles
    Test number
    481746437253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,574 miles (+620)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    26,574 miles
    Test number
    252366037028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    25,954 miles
    Test number
    384326736200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V679 DBD

Does V679 DBD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V679 DBD expired on 14 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V679 DBD?
The MOT on V679 DBD expired on 14 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V679 DBD done?
V679 DBD was recorded at 133,046 miles at its MOT on 9 Nov 2024, an average of 5,880 miles a year.
Has V679 DBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V679 DBD has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2016.
Has the mileage on V679 DBD 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 V679 DBD find?
V679 DBD passed its latest MOT on 9 Nov 2024 with 1 advisory: front brake hose slightly deteriorated both.

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