VOLVO S40 J23GRA has 24 MOTs

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This 2009 VOLVO S40 has Passed 15 MOTs and Failed 9 times since 2012

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 103,766 miles 4 months ago on Tuesday 10th February 2026 at 10:44.

The current MOT will expire in 8 months on Monday 15th February 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 2 months on Saturday 1st August 2026.

J23GRA MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED15TH FEBRUARY 2027103,766 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - All Rear Suspension Components Are Corroded
  3. ADVISORY - All Brake Back Plates Corroded /poor Condition
  4. ADVISORY - Radiator Support Panel Corroded
FAILED10TH FEBRUARY 2026103,764 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - All Rear Suspension Components Are Corroded
  3. MAJOR - Central Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - All Brake Back Plates Corroded /poor Condition
  5. ADVISORY - Radiator Support Panel Corroded
  6. MAJOR - Offside Rear Lower Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED12TH FEBRUARY 202515TH FEBRUARY 2026100,224 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Rear Stop Lamp(s) Non-Obligatory Stop Lamp Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Wearing On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 2.5mm Smooth On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Wearing On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 3mm Smooth On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Power Steering Ram Has Slight Seepage From A Joint (2.1.5 (a))
  8. ADVISORY - Front Radiator Bracket Heavily Corroded
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Component Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened All Rear Suspension Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED12TH FEBRUARY 2025100,224 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Central Rear Stop Lamp(s) Non-Obligatory Stop Lamp Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Wearing On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 2.5mm Smooth On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Wearing On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 3mm Smooth On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Power Steering Ram Has Slight Seepage From A Joint (2.1.5 (a))
  10. ADVISORY - Front Radiator Bracket Heavily Corroded
  11. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Component Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened All Rear Suspension Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  13. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  14. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Significantly And Obviously Worn Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
PASSED14TH FEBRUARY 202415TH FEBRUARY 202596,765 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Upper Stop Lamp(s) Non-Obligatory Stop Lamp Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On The Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Power Steering Ram Has Slight Seepage From A Joint (2.1.5 (a))
FAILED14TH FEBRUARY 202496,764 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Upper Stop Lamp(s) Non-Obligatory Stop Lamp Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On The Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Power Steering Ram Has Slight Seepage From A Joint (2.1.5 (a))
PASSED15TH FEBRUARY 202315TH FEBRUARY 202492,616 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On The Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Power Steering Ram Has Slight Seepage From A Joint (2.1.5 (a))
FAILED15TH FEBRUARY 202392,616 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Side Repeater Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On The Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Power Steering Ram Has Slight Seepage From A Joint (2.1.5 (a))
PASSED16TH FEBRUARY 202215TH FEBRUARY 202388,302 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Front Steering Rack Gaiter Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt Slightly Loose (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. MINOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated Clip Not Correctly Located (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED15TH FEBRUARY 202288,302 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Bulge, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Steering Rack Gaiter Missing Or No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  3. MINOR - Offside Front Steering Rack Gaiter Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt Slightly Loose (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. MINOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated Clip Not Correctly Located (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED22ND JANUARY 202111TH FEBRUARY 202283,997 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  2. ADVISORY - Surface Rust On Underside
FAILED22ND JANUARY 202183,997 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Side Repeater Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MINOR - Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  4. ADVISORY - Surface Rust On Underside
PASSED24TH JANUARY 202011TH FEBRUARY 202180,739 MI
FAILED24TH JANUARY 202080,739 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Lump, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Lump, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED23RD JANUARY 201911TH FEBRUARY 202077,442 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Rear Brake Light Not Working Can Not See Any Wires Going To It
PASSED30TH JANUARY 201811TH FEBRUARY 201972,343 MI
FAILED27TH JANUARY 201872,341 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Rear Exhaust System Not Adequately Supported (7.1.1)
  2. ADVISORY - O/s/f Tyre 1.5mm Inner Edge
PASSED16TH JANUARY 201711TH FEBRUARY 201864,246 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit And Badley Cut In Outer Wall (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Inner Edge (4.1.e.1)
PASSED25TH JANUARY 201611TH FEBRUARY 201757,094 MI
PASSED12TH FEBRUARY 201511TH FEBRUARY 201648,096 MI
PASSED3RD MARCH 201412TH MARCH 201540,554 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED13TH MARCH 201312TH MARCH 201432,593 MI
FAILED13TH MARCH 201332,593 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
PASSED30TH JANUARY 201229TH JANUARY 201325,939 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

J23GRA Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 63% | MOT Failure Rate: 38%

J23GRA MOT Comments

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J23GRA Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 103,766 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,104 miles

J23GRA FAQs

This Volvo S40 with registration J23GRA was manufactured on Monday 9th March 2009 so it is currently 17 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 103,766 miles, so this Volvo has travelled an average of 6,104 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 24 MOTs on record for this Volvo S40 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2012. We can see 9 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means J23GRA has a 63% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volvo S40 has had 57 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 5 Minor, 9 Major, 3 Dangerous and 2 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volvo S40 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 2 months on Saturday 1st August 2026 .

Does J23GRA have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 7th June 2026 J23GRA does have an active MOT. Read more

Is J23GRA Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 7th June 2026 J23GRA does have Tax. Read more

When does J23GRA Tax expire?

The current Tax for J23GRA will expire in 2 months on Saturday 1st August 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does J23GRA MOT expire?

The current MOT for J23GRA will expire in 8 months on Monday 15th February 2027. Read more

When did J23GRA have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for J23GRA was on Tuesday 10th February 2026 at 10:44. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has J23GRA Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for J23GRA we can see 15 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has J23GRA Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for J23GRA we can see 9 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 63% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is J23GRA?

J23GRA is registered as a 2009 Volvo S40. Read more

How many miles has J23GRA done?

The odometer reading for J23GRA at the last MOT in February 2026 was 103,766 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 6,104 miles per year. Read more

How old is J23GRA?

The vehicle J23GRA was manufactured in 2009 so it is currently 17 years old. It was first registered on Monday 9th March 2009. Read more

What colour is J23GRA?

The official colour of J23GRA is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does J23GRA have?

J23GRA has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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