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Volvo S40

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,998 cc

X28 MPWMOT history

X28 MPW is a black diesel Volvo S40 first used on 29 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 148,026 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

X28 MPW black Volvo S40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo S40, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
148,026 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,052 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X28 MPW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X28 MPW was last recorded at 148,026 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 3,320 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,706 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,320 miles
Average per year
8,052 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,026 miles
  • 2024 – 144,706 miles
  • 2023 – 141,304 miles
  • 2022 – 138,015 miles
  • 2021 – 134,286 miles
  • 2020 – 130,197 miles
  • 2019 – 125,312 miles
  • 2018 – 120,338 miles
  • 2017 – 116,121 miles
  • 2016 – 108,881 miles
  • 2015 – 102,839 miles
  • 2014 – 85,735 miles
  • 2013 – 67,612 miles
  • 2012 – 49,309 miles
  • 2011 – 34,428 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,026 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nsr\osr (1.1.14 (a) (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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Hand brake has little reserve travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Central Exhaust box corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,026 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    148,026 miles
    Test number
    855917529236
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nsr\osr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail148,026 miles (+3,320)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,026 miles
    Test number
    473935809176
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nsr\osr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass144,706 miles (+3,402)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    144,706 miles
    Test number
    149053936338
    • 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))
  4. Pass141,304 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    141,304 miles
    Test number
    582098896481
    • AdvisoryHand brake has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail141,304 miles (+3,289)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,304 miles
    Test number
    962274254782
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts are all round edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorTyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts are all round edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass138,015 miles (+3,729)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    138,015 miles
    Test number
    599244551501
    • 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))
  7. Pass134,286 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    134,286 miles
    Test number
    475780724990
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail134,286 miles (+4,089)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,286 miles
    Test number
    528083964047
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass130,197 miles (+4,885)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    130,197 miles
    Test number
    426643526419
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  10. Pass125,312 miles (+4,974)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    125,312 miles
    Test number
    405429828288
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  11. Pass120,338 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    120,338 miles
    Test number
    635211760995
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear silencer starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHand brake high
  12. Fail120,338 miles (+4,217)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,338 miles
    Test number
    422729033420
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear silencer starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHand brake high
  13. Pass116,121 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    116,121 miles
    Test number
    768144618364
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
  14. Fail116,121 miles (+7,240)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,121 miles
    Test number
    393371211530
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass108,881 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    108,881 miles
    Test number
    845020096925
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inside edges.
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn close to limit on inside edges.
    • AdvisoryRec, wheel alignment checked.
  16. Fail108,876 miles (+6,037)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,876 miles
    Test number
    791731610461
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inside edges.
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn close to limit on inside edges.
    • AdvisoryRec, wheel alignment checked.
  17. Pass102,839 miles (+17,104)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    102,839 miles
    Test number
    340414228220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass85,735 miles (+18,123)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    85,735 miles
    Test number
    225244794241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass67,612 miles (+18,303)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    67,612 miles
    Test number
    886928073227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,309 miles (+14,881)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    49,309 miles
    Test number
    156122282207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,428 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    34,428 miles
    Test number
    585266981262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X28 MPW

Does X28 MPW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X28 MPW is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on X28 MPW?
The MOT on X28 MPW is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X28 MPW done?
X28 MPW was recorded at 148,026 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 8,052 miles a year.
Has X28 MPW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X28 MPW has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on X28 MPW 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 X28 MPW find?
X28 MPW passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: offside rear coil spring corroded; parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nsr\osr.

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