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Volvo S40

Beige · Petrol · 2000 · 1,783 cc

X438 RNWMOT history

X438 RNW is a beige petrol Volvo S40 first used on 24 Nov 2000. Its MOT expired on 16 Dec 2025 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 206,367 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Dec 2025
Mileage
206,367 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2024
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,382 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X438 RNW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,783 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
24 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X438 RNW was last recorded at 206,367 miles on 28 Nov 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Nov 2019: 189,425 miles, lower than 401,529 miles on 19 Nov 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
206,366 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
8,382 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 206,367 miles
  • 2023 – 202,663 miles
  • 2022 – 198,765 miles
  • 2021 – 194,750 miles
  • 2020 – 192,064 miles
  • 2019 – 189,425 miles
  • 2018 – 401,529 miles
  • 2017 – 178,211 miles
  • 2016 – 172,380 miles
  • 2015 – 167,015 miles
  • 2014 – 152,427 miles
  • 2013 – 139,686 miles
  • 2012 – 129,371 miles
  • 2011 – 119,421 miles
  • 2010 – 110,000 miles
  • 2009 – 99,101 miles
  • 2008 – 86,900 miles
  • 2007 – 75,749 miles
  • 2006 – 60,241 miles
  • 2005 – 47,432 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass206,367 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Under side off the gearbox wet with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear suspension bushes cracking with age and mileageRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 12 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass206,367 miles (+1)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    206,367 miles
    Test number
    131696354475
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Under side off the gearbox wet with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bushes cracking with age and mileage

  2. Fail206,366 miles (+3,703)3 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,366 miles
    Test number
    437945357056
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Under side off the gearbox wet with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bushes cracking with age and mileage

  3. Pass202,663 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    202,663 miles
    Test number
    471258981193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail202,661 miles (+3,896)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,661 miles
    Test number
    447971784236
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light not working

  5. Pass198,765 miles (+4,015)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    198,765 miles
    Test number
    591043790312
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass194,750 miles (+2,686)5 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    194,750 miles
    Test number
    357305694190
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres have age related cracking in side walls - not considered dangerous.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust leak from rear of CAT.

  7. Pass192,064 miles (+2,639)5 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    192,064 miles
    Test number
    275081009341
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  8. Pass189,425 miles (-212,104)4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    189,425 miles
    Test number
    140443929295
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Starting to fray (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged starting to fray (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  9. Pass401,529 miles (+223,318)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    401,529 miles
    Test number
    554874678770
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass178,211 miles (+5,831)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    178,211 miles
    Test number
    863704418773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass172,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    172,380 miles
    Test number
    705880848114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail172,380 miles (+5,365)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,380 miles
    Test number
    297952856818
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Pass167,015 miles (+320)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    167,015 miles
    Test number
    922282061020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail166,695 miles (+14,268)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,695 miles
    Test number
    697602252157
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass152,427 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    152,427 miles
    Test number
    349826334363
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteRecommend OSR tyre is replaced bearing in mind future motorway journeys. Date stamp is 2008.

  16. Fail152,427 miles (+12,741)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,427 miles
    Test number
    257376234344
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteRecommend OSR tyre is replaced bearing in mind future motorway journeys. Date stamp is 2008.

  17. Pass139,686 miles (+10,315)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    139,686 miles
    Test number
    515417533338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass129,371 miles (+9,950)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    129,371 miles
    Test number
    828310842392
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass119,421 miles (+9,421)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    119,421 miles
    Test number
    767537121300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass110,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    110,000 miles
    Test number
    374371540336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail110,000 miles (+10,899)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,000 miles
    Test number
    402810340332
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  22. Pass99,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    99,101 miles
    Test number
    233899729316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail99,101 miles (+12,201)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,101 miles
    Test number
    653688029342
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass86,900 miles (+11,151)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    86,900 miles
    Test number
    484738938497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass75,749 miles (+15,508)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    75,749 miles
    Test number
    343397347315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Pass60,241 miles (+12,809)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    60,241 miles
    Test number
    400386346383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass47,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    47,432 miles
    Test number
    964456845353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X438 RNW

Does X438 RNW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X438 RNW expired on 16 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X438 RNW?
The MOT on X438 RNW expired on 16 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X438 RNW done?
X438 RNW was recorded at 206,367 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2024, an average of 8,382 miles a year.
Has X438 RNW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X438 RNW has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on X438 RNW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Nov 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X438 RNW find?
X438 RNW passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2024 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front seat belt slightly damaged, and 2 more.

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