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Volvo S40

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,596 cc

V9 RMTMOT history

V9 RMT is a silver petrol Volvo S40 first used on 4 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 27 MOT tests, with 138,921 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

V9 RMT silver Volvo S40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo S40, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
138,921 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
15 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,560 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V9 RMT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
4 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V9 RMT was last recorded at 138,921 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,921 miles · 22 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,560 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,921 miles
  • 2025 – 133,656 miles
  • 2024 – 130,772 miles
  • 2023 – 125,943 miles
  • 2022 – 123,777 miles
  • 2021 – 121,528 miles
  • 2020 – 115,604 miles
  • 2019 – 106,342 miles
  • 2018 – 101,389 miles
  • 2017 – 96,708 miles
  • 2016 – 86,095 miles
  • 2015 – 73,782 miles
  • 2014 – 62,148 miles
  • 2013 – 52,007 miles
  • 2012 – 43,359 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,921 miles
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded above steering rack at offside (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Headlamp light intensity severely reduced

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Radiator mounting panel corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Both front suspension arms (rear bushes) becomming weak/perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 29 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,921 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    138,921 miles
    Test number
    245831805390
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded above steering rack at offside (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  2. Fail138,921 miles (+5,265)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,921 miles
    Test number
    338864804398
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded above steering rack at offside (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  3. Pass133,656 miles (+2,884)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    133,656 miles
    Test number
    820856185656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass130,772 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    130,772 miles
    Test number
    345391453010
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Fail130,768 miles (+4,825)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,768 miles
    Test number
    539836233334
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass125,943 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    125,943 miles
    Test number
    127602409270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail125,940 miles (+2,163)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,940 miles
    Test number
    168030112273
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right [adjusters broken ] (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRadiator support panel corroded

  8. Pass123,777 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    123,777 miles
    Test number
    968194597754
    • AdvisoryRadiator mounting panel corroded

  9. Fail123,774 miles (+2,246)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,774 miles
    Test number
    300328210845
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRadiator mounting panel corroded

  10. Pass121,528 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    121,528 miles
    Test number
    440788350580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail121,527 miles (+5,923)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,527 miles
    Test number
    257153656448
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass115,604 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    115,604 miles
    Test number
    560301362877
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  13. Fail115,604 miles (+9,262)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,604 miles
    Test number
    565084708515
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  14. Pass106,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    106,342 miles
    Test number
    195159614647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail106,388 miles (+4,999)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,388 miles
    Test number
    509652628388
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  16. Pass101,389 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    101,389 miles
    Test number
    668494931758
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension arms (rear bushes) becomming weak/perished

  17. Fail101,389 miles (+4,681)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,389 miles
    Test number
    645821809687
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension arms (rear bushes) becomming weak/perished

  18. Pass96,708 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    96,708 miles
    Test number
    831033401616
    • AdvisoryEmmisson test done three times ./ only jusdt passed emiison s test ./
    • AdvisoryFront inner b pad look low not fully visible corrooson and lip on b discs brake fluid level on min
    • AdvisoryOil filter weeping due to corroson ? engine oil weep
    • AdvisorySlight smearing front wipers ./

  19. Fail96,708 miles (+10,613)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,708 miles
    Test number
    615926659584
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect n/s (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryEmmisson test done three times ./ only jusdt passed emiison s test ./
    • AdvisoryFront inner b pad look low not fully visible corrooson and lip on b discs brake fluid level on min
    • AdvisoryOil filter weeping due to corroson ? engine oil weep
    • AdvisorySlight smearing front wipers ./

  20. Pass86,095 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    86,095 miles
    Test number
    978534313726
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge-almost at chords (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail86,095 miles (+12,313)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,095 miles
    Test number
    930597788404
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect pattern dim (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge-almost at chords (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass73,782 miles (+11,634)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    73,782 miles
    Test number
    119797255077
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  23. Pass62,148 miles (+10,141)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    62,148 miles
    Test number
    345089954032
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  24. Pass52,007 miles (+139)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    52,007 miles
    Test number
    199304463489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail51,868 miles (+8,509)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,868 miles
    Test number
    749019953090
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass43,359 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    43,359 miles
    Test number
    126250462446
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteSlight damage to nsf tyre outer wall

  27. Fail43,359 miles2 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,359 miles
    Test number
    449320962096
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteSlight damage to nsf tyre outer wall

Questions about V9 RMT

Does V9 RMT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V9 RMT is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V9 RMT?
The MOT on V9 RMT is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V9 RMT done?
V9 RMT was recorded at 138,921 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 6,560 miles a year.
Has V9 RMT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V9 RMT has failed 12 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on V9 RMT 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 V9 RMT find?
V9 RMT passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded above steering rack at offside.

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