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VOLVO

S40 · Grey

VE05 BKF
MOTExpired
MOT due21 Jul 2023
First reg30 Jun 2005
Mileage179,460 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

21 years

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 5 March 2026.

PASSED · 22 Jul 2022
Test date22 Jul 2022
Expiry21 Jul 2023
Test number365915337750
Mileage179,460 mi
AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
PASSED · 21 Jul 2021
Test date21 Jul 2021
Expiry20 Jul 2022
Test number117406857498
Mileage172,421 mi
AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 20 Jul 2021
Test date20 Jul 2021
Expiry—
Test number682166631076
Mileage172,419 mi
DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 20 Jul 2020
Test date20 Jul 2020
Expiry19 Jul 2021
Test number222201991536
Mileage169,499 mi
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED · 17 Jul 2020
Test date17 Jul 2020
Expiry—
Test number208439560911
Mileage169,498 mi
MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 27 Mar 2019
Test date27 Mar 2019
Expiry26 Mar 2020
Test number345304487514
Mileage163,025 mi
AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 20 Mar 2019
Test date20 Mar 2019
Expiry—
Test number367518642594
Mileage162,953 mi
MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 16 Mar 2018
Test date16 Mar 2018
Expiry21 Mar 2019
Test number204302971767
Mileage156,122 mi
Advisoryengine management light on
Advisorycorrosion to brake discs
Advisorywear/perishing to rear lower control arm bushes
Advisorysome play in both rear drop links
Advisoryrear trailing arms front bushes starting to separate
Advisoryn/s/r shocker dust cover adrift
Advisoryn/s/r tyre 2mm tread towards edges
PASSED · 22 Mar 2017
Test date22 Mar 2017
Expiry21 Mar 2018
Test number626218925447
Mileage148,798 mi
Advisorycorrosion/wear to front brake discs
Advisoryn/s/f tyre approaching limit + bold inner edge + worn outer edge
Advisorysome wear to rear control arm bushes
Advisoryslight play in both rear drop links
Advisoryn/s/r shocker dust cover adrift
Advisoryo/s/f tyre 2.5mm tread
FAILED · 22 Mar 2017
Test date22 Mar 2017
Expiry—
Test number825027595739
Mileage148,798 mi
Advisorycorrosion/wear to front brake discs
Advisoryn/s/f tyre approaching limit + bold inner edge + worn outer edge
Advisorysome wear to rear control arm bushes
Advisoryslight play in both rear drop links
Advisoryn/s/r shocker dust cover adrift
Advisoryo/s/f tyre 2.5mm tread
FailRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 4 May 2016
Test date4 May 2016
Expiry3 May 2017
Test number773473574012
Mileage141,250 mi
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket broken
FAILED · 4 May 2016
Test date4 May 2016
Expiry—
Test number251946072354
Mileage141,250 mi
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket broken
PASSED · 24 Apr 2015
Test date24 Apr 2015
Expiry23 Apr 2016
Test number698904615101
Mileage132,167 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
User Enteredrear exhaust insecure
PASSED · 9 May 2014
Test date9 May 2014
Expiry27 May 2015
Test number448959524123
Mileage123,423 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
User EnteredOil leak
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User EnteredBack box exhaust bracket broken
FAILED · 9 May 2014
Test date9 May 2014
Expiry—
Test number236279924190
Mileage123,423 mi
FailNearside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)
FailOffside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
User EnteredOil leak
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User EnteredBack box exhaust bracket broken
PASSED · 28 May 2013
Test date28 May 2013
Expiry27 May 2014
Test number628478143115
Mileage113,436 mi
PASSED · 28 Jun 2012
Test date28 Jun 2012
Expiry11 Jul 2013
Test number247010482136
Mileage104,954 mi
User Enterednearside front tyre is scuffed on the edges, & starting to get low
PASSED · 28 Jun 2011
Test date28 Jun 2011
Expiry11 Jul 2012
Test number647009171177
Mileage94,167 mi
AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
User Enteredslight play in nearside front inner wheel to steering rack
User Enterednearside front headlight aim just within limits
User Enteredstrong advise offside rear inner wheel rim damaged
User Enterednearside rear brake pads getting low
PASSED · 12 Jul 2010
Test date12 Jul 2010
Expiry11 Jul 2011
Test number913293990113
Mileage82,185 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
PASSED · 22 Jun 2009
Test date22 Jun 2009
Expiry30 Jun 2010
Test number133483479125
Mileage66,852 mi
User Enterednearside alloy wheel buckled
User Enteredrear shocker bump stops split
PASSED · 20 Jun 2008
Test date20 Jun 2008
Expiry30 Jun 2009
Test number244482878407
Mileage50,619 mi