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Volvo S40

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,560 cc

S40 BAEMOT history

S40 BAE is a black diesel Volvo S40 first used on 9 Apr 2010. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 183,536 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
183,536 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
10,943 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 BAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
9 Apr 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 BAE was last recorded at 183,536 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 16,095 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,441 miles · 13 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
16,095 miles
Average per year
10,943 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 183,536 miles
  • 2025 – 167,441 miles
  • 2024 – 146,931 miles
  • 2022 – 135,403 miles
  • 2021 – 129,653 miles
  • 2020 – 125,285 miles
  • 2019 – 113,274 miles
  • 2018 – 106,878 miles
  • 2017 – 94,605 miles
  • 2016 – 80,652 miles
  • 2015 – 68,028 miles
  • 2014 – 58,378 miles
  • 2013 – 42,329 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,536 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,536 miles (+16,095)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    183,536 miles
    Test number
    644252712052
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass167,441 miles (+20,510)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    167,441 miles
    Test number
    454842336890
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass146,931 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    146,931 miles
    Test number
    750607949386
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail146,931 miles (+13)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,931 miles
    Test number
    632251379079
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail146,918 miles (+11,515)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,918 miles
    Test number
    984089771287
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advice (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Rear reflector slightly damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 strong advice (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass135,403 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    135,403 miles
    Test number
    500758146255
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail135,400 miles (+5,747)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,400 miles
    Test number
    979255031467
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass129,653 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    129,653 miles
    Test number
    942418443197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail129,653 miles (+4,368)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,653 miles
    Test number
    223396117095
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass125,285 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    125,285 miles
    Test number
    222870287312
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge & slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail125,285 miles (+12,011)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,285 miles
    Test number
    323983178291
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass113,274 miles (+6,396)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    113,274 miles
    Test number
    623316464102
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass106,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    106,878 miles
    Test number
    465361516708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail106,878 miles (+12,273)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,878 miles
    Test number
    822379671155
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass94,605 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    94,605 miles
    Test number
    161656097366
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail94,605 miles (+13,953)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,605 miles
    Test number
    347062179072
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass80,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    80,652 miles
    Test number
    815537987391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail80,650 miles (+12,622)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,650 miles
    Test number
    477155115798
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass68,028 miles (+9,650)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    68,028 miles
    Test number
    149705705129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,378 miles (+16,049)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    58,378 miles
    Test number
    988060284047
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass42,329 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    42,329 miles
    Test number
    486468473088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Fail42,329 miles1 dangerous1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,329 miles
    Test number
    157578073094
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about S40 BAE

Does S40 BAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 BAE is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 BAE?
The MOT on S40 BAE is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 BAE done?
S40 BAE was recorded at 183,536 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 10,943 miles a year.
Has S40 BAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 BAE has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on S40 BAE 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 S40 BAE find?
S40 BAE passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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