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Volvo S40

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,783 cc

X789 DTAMOT history

X789 DTA is a red petrol Volvo S40 first used on 14 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 1 Aug 2023 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 144,538 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Aug 2023
Mileage
144,538 mi
At MOT on 2 Aug 2022
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,999 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X789 DTA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,783 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
14 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
2 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X789 DTA was last recorded at 144,538 miles on 2 Aug 2022, 55 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,483 miles · 27 May 2021
Between the last two tests
55 miles
Average per year
6,999 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 144,538 miles
  • 2021 – 144,483 miles
  • 2020 – 137,651 miles
  • 2019 – 122,069 miles
  • 2018 – 113,668 miles
  • 2017 – 104,712 miles
  • 2016 – 87,420 miles
  • 2015 – 77,839 miles
  • 2014 – 67,035 miles
  • 2013 – 54,864 miles
  • 2012 – 45,096 miles
  • 2011 – 39,732 miles
  • 2010 – 37,608 miles
  • 2009 – 34,856 miles
  • 2008 – 34,274 miles
  • 2007 – 32,025 miles
  • 2006 – 29,801 miles
  • 2005 – 27,683 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,538 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Lower front to rear exhaust slightly corroded

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,538 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    144,538 miles
    Test number
    803117965873
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower front to rear exhaust slightly corroded

  2. Fail144,538 miles (+55)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,538 miles
    Test number
    199573264947
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower front to rear exhaust slightly corroded

  3. Pass144,483 miles (+6,832)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    144,483 miles
    Test number
    109049457441
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases all exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox area not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass137,651 miles (+15,582)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    137,651 miles
    Test number
    632953633329
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in protective coating (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass122,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    122,069 miles
    Test number
    444600164203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail122,069 miles (+8,401)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,069 miles
    Test number
    649404878716
    • MajorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  7. Pass113,668 miles (+8,956)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    113,668 miles
    Test number
    440105345499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass104,712 miles (+17,292)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    104,712 miles
    Test number
    160849937241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass87,420 miles (+9,581)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    87,420 miles
    Test number
    389027276345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,839 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    77,839 miles
    Test number
    139386825168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteSill covers fitted obscuring components
    • NoteUnder side covered in underseal

  11. Fail77,839 miles (+10,804)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,839 miles
    Test number
    969495125176
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteSill covers fitted obscuring components
    • NoteUnder side covered in underseal

  12. Pass67,035 miles (+12,171)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    67,035 miles
    Test number
    116573734146
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  13. Pass54,864 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    54,864 miles
    Test number
    188725233173
    • AdvisoryRear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  14. Fail54,864 miles (+9,768)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,864 miles
    Test number
    217575033117
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  15. Pass45,096 miles (+5,364)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    45,096 miles
    Test number
    976027932104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteRear tyre treads slight cracking/blocking

  16. Pass39,732 miles (+2,124)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    39,732 miles
    Test number
    227788851233
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass37,608 miles (+2,752)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    37,608 miles
    Test number
    650206320363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,856 miles (+582)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    34,856 miles
    Test number
    590367209373
    • NoteAdv impact to nearside front headlamp glass..........
    • NoteAdv nearside front wheel rim slight impact damageto inner rim..........

  19. Pass34,274 miles (+2,249)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    34,274 miles
    Test number
    472329908370
    • NoteNearside headlamp glass stonechip

  20. Pass32,025 miles (+2,224)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    32,025 miles
    Test number
    630890517326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,801 miles (+2,118)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    29,801 miles
    Test number
    721037916389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    27,683 miles
    Test number
    352125825320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X789 DTA

Does X789 DTA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X789 DTA expired on 1 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X789 DTA?
The MOT on X789 DTA expired on 1 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X789 DTA done?
X789 DTA was recorded at 144,538 miles at its MOT on 2 Aug 2022, an average of 6,999 miles a year.
Has X789 DTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X789 DTA has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on X789 DTA 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 X789 DTA find?
X789 DTA passed its latest MOT on 2 Aug 2022 with 1 advisory: central lower front to rear exhaust slightly corroded.

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