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Volvo S40

Green · Petrol · 2000 · 1,948 cc

X56 OBMMOT history

X56 OBM is a green petrol Volvo S40 first used on 27 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 88,379 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
88,379 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2019
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,559 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X56 OBM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,948 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
27 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X56 OBM was last recorded at 88,379 miles on 7 Feb 2019, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,378 miles · 17 Jan 2019
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
1,559 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2019 – 88,379 miles
  • 2018 – 88,240 miles
  • 2017 – 88,095 miles
  • 2015 – 87,971 miles
  • 2014 – 87,798 miles
  • 2013 – 87,541 miles
  • 2012 – 86,927 miles
  • 2011 – 86,164 miles
  • 2010 – 85,305 miles
  • 2009 – 84,271 miles
  • 2008 – 83,500 miles
  • 2007 – 82,940 miles
  • 2006 – 75,422 miles
  • 2005 – 67,517 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryUnder body all under sealed including cabs brake pipes and chassie

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

29 tests since 20 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    867621641436
    • AdvisoryUnder body all under sealed including cabs brake pipes and chassie

  2. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    572165163262
    • AdvisoryAll under body chassie brake pipes covered in under seal

  3. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    337687707657
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. PassMileage not read7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    720580573052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    352656570315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. FailMileage not read1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    774796841290
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. PassMileage not read1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    873724054219
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. FailMileage not read1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    154555198683
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass88,379 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    88,379 miles
    Test number
    129583782320
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel filter corroded.

  10. Fail88,378 miles (+138)10 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,378 miles
    Test number
    814015683237
    • MajorFront Headlamp levelling device inoperative both front (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn stabilizer arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn stabilizer arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front 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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn stabilizer arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn stabilizer arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear corroded to face
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel filter corroded

  11. Pass88,240 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    88,240 miles
    Test number
    588694541785
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail88,239 miles (+144)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,239 miles
    Test number
    399831991820
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass88,095 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    88,095 miles
    Test number
    634103173712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail88,094 miles (+123)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,094 miles
    Test number
    829778356979
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty Do not cancel n/s (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass87,971 miles (+173)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    87,971 miles
    Test number
    250318785948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass87,798 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    87,798 miles
    Test number
    306348434274
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail87,798 miles (+257)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,798 miles
    Test number
    637788534285
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass87,541 miles (+614)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    87,541 miles
    Test number
    839173233250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracked and perishing
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracked and perishing

  19. Pass86,927 miles (+763)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    86,927 miles
    Test number
    405654232232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass86,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    86,164 miles
    Test number
    815155311268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail86,164 miles (+859)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,164 miles
    Test number
    366325911266
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFront brake discs slight worn

  22. Pass85,305 miles (+1,034)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    85,305 miles
    Test number
    773079700222
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass84,271 miles (+771)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    84,271 miles
    Test number
    643879009219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass83,500 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    83,500 miles
    Test number
    494831718241
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Fail83,500 miles (+560)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,500 miles
    Test number
    581580318263
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass82,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    82,940 miles
    Test number
    904335917270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail82,940 miles (+7,518)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,940 miles
    Test number
    902824817272
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass75,422 miles (+7,905)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    75,422 miles
    Test number
    314203266278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass67,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    67,517 miles
    Test number
    100633465219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X56 OBM

Does X56 OBM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X56 OBM is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on X56 OBM?
The MOT on X56 OBM is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X56 OBM done?
X56 OBM was recorded at 88,379 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2019, an average of 1,559 miles a year.
Has X56 OBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X56 OBM has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on X56 OBM 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 X56 OBM find?
X56 OBM passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: under body all under sealed including cabs brake pipes and chassie.

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