# MA08VCN — VOLVO S40 MOT History & Vehicle Check

MA08VCN is a Gold VOLVO S40, Petrol (1596cc), first registered 2008-05-12. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for MA08VCN — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | MA08VCN |
| Make | VOLVO |
| Model | S40 |
| Colour | Gold |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine size | 1596cc |
| First registered | 2008-05-12 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2025-07-18 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 22
- Passes: 15
- Fails: 7
- Pass rate: 68.18%
- Total defects recorded: 73

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-16 14:05:33 | PASSED | 106,408 MI | 2025-07-18 00:00:00 |
| 2023-07-18 14:13:54 | PASSED | 100,486 MI | 2024-07-18 00:00:00 |
| 2023-07-17 15:50:26 | FAILED | 100,485 MI | — |
| 2022-07-19 13:16:13 | PASSED | 98,214 MI | 2023-07-18 00:00:00 |
| 2022-07-15 07:27:31 | FAILED | 98,190 MI | — |
| 2021-07-10 06:29:50 | PASSED | 95,871 MI | 2022-07-15 00:00:00 |
| 2020-07-16 12:21:47 | PASSED | 93,639 MI | 2021-07-15 00:00:00 |
| 2019-06-19 11:50:56 | PASSED | 93,102 MI | 2020-12-18 00:00:00 |
| 2019-06-19 11:07:39 | FAILED | 93,102 MI | — |
| 2018-05-31 13:34:38 | PASSED | 90,898 MI | 2019-05-30 00:00:00 |
| 2018-05-31 13:34:37 | FAILED | 90,898 MI | — |
| 2017-05-31 14:18:14 | PASSED | 85,879 MI | 2018-05-30 00:00:00 |
| 2017-05-23 10:55:04 | FAILED | 85,857 MI | — |
| 2016-03-24 08:56:57 | PASSED | 78,963 MI | 2017-03-23 00:00:00 |
| 2016-03-23 16:12:28 | FAILED | 78,962 MI | — |
| 2015-09-01 13:05:21 | PASSED | 75,610 MI | 2016-08-31 00:00:00 |
| 2014-08-04 14:49:38 | PASSED | 65,822 MI | 2015-08-25 00:00:00 |
| 2013-08-21 10:17:15 | PASSED | 57,444 MI | 2014-08-25 00:00:00 |
| 2012-08-07 10:13:32 | PASSED | 46,316 MI | 2013-08-25 00:00:00 |
| 2011-08-26 09:25:13 | PASSED | 35,735 MI | 2012-08-25 00:00:00 |
| 2011-03-25 12:42:37 | FAILED | 33,410 MI | — |
| 2011-03-25 12:42:37 | PASSED | 33,410 MI | 2012-03-24 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2024-07-16 14:05:33 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

**2023-07-17 15:50:26 (FAILED)**

- DANGEROUS: Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure N/S AND O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DANGEROUS: Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

**2022-07-15 07:27:31 (FAILED)**

- MAJOR: Rear Position lamp not working n/s and o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

**2020-07-16 12:21:47 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear lamp unit damaged
- ADVISORY: steering rack boots damp
- ADVISORY: Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: exhaust flexi deteriorated

**2019-06-19 11:50:56 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear lamp unit damaged
- ADVISORY: slight play in steering wheel suspect to bush
- ADVISORY: hand brake a little high
- ADVISORY: exhaust flexi starting to split
- ADVISORY: Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

**2019-06-19 11:07:39 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- ADVISORY: slight play in steering wheel suspect to bush
- ADVISORY: hand brake a little high
- ADVISORY: exhaust flexi starting to split
- ADVISORY: Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear lamp unit damaged
- MAJOR: Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MAJOR: Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

**2018-05-31 13:34:38 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: exhaust system corroded
- ADVISORY: exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated and minor blow
- ADVISORY: gearbox has a damp area around drive shaft no obvious leak
- ADVISORY: front wipers slightly streaky
- ADVISORY: Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear lens/lamp unit damaged not effecting light output
- ADVISORY: heat shield loose at rear
- ADVISORY: handbrake has little reserve travel
- ADVISORY: Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushs slightly deteriorated not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

**2018-05-31 13:34:37 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: handbrake has little reserve travel
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear lens/lamp unit damaged not effecting light output
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- ADVISORY: Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
- ADVISORY: Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushs slightly deteriorated not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated and minor blow
- ADVISORY: exhaust system corroded
- ADVISORY: front wipers slightly streaky
- ADVISORY: gearbox has a damp area around drive shaft no obvious leak
- ADVISORY: heat shield loose at rear
- PRS: Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering rack boot insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

**2017-05-31 14:18:14 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

**2017-05-23 10:55:04 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: NEARSIDE REAR LIGHT UNIT DAMAGED
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FAIL: Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FAIL: Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing WISHBONE REAR BUSH (2.5.B.1a)
- FAIL: Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing WISHBONE BUSH (2.5.B.1a)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

**2016-03-24 08:56:57 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bobbing slightly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit balding on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear 2nd hand shocker fitted
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit balding on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

**2016-03-23 16:12:28 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit balding on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bobbing slightly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit balding on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

**2015-09-01 13:05:21 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

**2013-08-21 10:17:15 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

**2011-03-25 12:42:37 (FAILED)**

- PRS: Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- USER ENTERED: Nail in offside rear tyre
- USER ENTERED: Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

**2011-03-25 12:42:37 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: Nail in offside rear tyre
- USER ENTERED: Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for MA08VCN is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/MA08VCN. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.