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Volvo S40

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,948 cc

X797 SASMOT history

X797 SAS is a silver petrol Volvo S40 first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 10 Sept 2024 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 64,931 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Sept 2024
Mileage
64,931 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2023
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,057 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X797 SAS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,948 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X797 SAS was last recorded at 64,931 miles on 12 Aug 2023, 3,613 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,318 miles · 5 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
3,613 miles
Average per year
2,057 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 64,931 miles
  • 2022 – 61,318 miles
  • 2021 – 55,619 miles
  • 2020 – 48,739 miles
  • 2019 – 47,389 miles
  • 2018 – 46,686 miles
  • 2017 – 45,223 miles
  • 2016 – 43,316 miles
  • 2015 – 42,608 miles
  • 2014 – 41,934 miles
  • 2013 – 41,731 miles
  • 2012 – 39,789 miles
  • 2011 – 37,755 miles
  • 2010 – 35,750 miles
  • 2009 – 34,365 miles
  • 2008 – 33,518 miles
  • 2007 – 32,030 miles
  • 2006 – 30,104 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,931 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

28 tests since 7 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,931 miles (+3,613)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    64,931 miles
    Test number
    868221129850
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Pass61,318 miles (+5,699)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    61,318 miles
    Test number
    941374246561
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two rear seats
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass55,619 miles (+525)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    55,619 miles
    Test number
    105871312819
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper strut top bearing semiseized
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Fail55,094 miles (+6,355)1 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,094 miles
    Test number
    498985168060
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper strut top bearing semiseized

  5. Pass48,739 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    48,739 miles
    Test number
    263050819824
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Fail48,737 miles (+1,348)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,737 miles
    Test number
    378564446010
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass47,389 miles (+703)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    47,389 miles
    Test number
    161408175342
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion all over underside

  8. Pass46,686 miles (+1,463)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    46,686 miles
    Test number
    797252092764
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arms corroded

  9. Pass45,223 miles (+1,907)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    45,223 miles
    Test number
    296485566104
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs corroded

  10. Pass43,316 miles (+708)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    43,316 miles
    Test number
    705668961011
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and rearx4 (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass42,608 miles (+674)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    42,608 miles
    Test number
    339870737212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass41,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    41,934 miles
    Test number
    937183354278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail41,934 miles (+203)1 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,934 miles
    Test number
    897802054285
    • DangerousFront coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteFuel filter corroded

  14. Pass41,731 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    41,731 miles
    Test number
    526924153283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail41,731 miles (+1,942)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,731 miles
    Test number
    986273653292
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureFront brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth rear back plates falling off into brake discs

  16. Pass39,789 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    39,789 miles
    Test number
    118584852266
    • AdvisoryCentre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail39,789 miles (+2,034)6 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,789 miles
    Test number
    678654952293
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass37,755 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    37,755 miles
    Test number
    517802141278
    • AdvisoryCentre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • NoteAll brake back plates corroded /rotted / breaking off mountings
    • NoteFuel filter corroded

  19. Fail37,755 miles (+2,005)9 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,755 miles
    Test number
    258621941219
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • NoteAll brake back plates corroded /rotted / breaking off mountings
    • NoteFuel filter corroded

  20. Pass35,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    35,750 miles
    Test number
    312822420415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail35,750 miles (+1,385)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,750 miles
    Test number
    161891620228
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass34,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    34,365 miles
    Test number
    954972259271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail34,365 miles (+847)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,365 miles
    Test number
    650756049260
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass33,518 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    33,518 miles
    Test number
    320613958292
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSmall cuts on nearside rear tyre as if gone over something sharp.

  25. Fail33,518 miles (+1,488)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,518 miles
    Test number
    332903958266
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSmall cuts on nearside rear tyre as if gone over something sharp.

  26. Pass32,030 miles (+1,926)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    32,030 miles
    Test number
    244103957254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass30,104 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    30,104 miles
    Test number
    910880756242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass30,104 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    30,104 miles
    Test number
    551681356288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X797 SAS

Does X797 SAS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X797 SAS expired on 10 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X797 SAS?
The MOT on X797 SAS expired on 10 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X797 SAS done?
X797 SAS was recorded at 64,931 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2023, an average of 2,057 miles a year.
Has X797 SAS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X797 SAS has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on X797 SAS 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 X797 SAS find?
X797 SAS passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2023 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; items removed from driver's view prior to test; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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