Volvo S40
Gold · Petrol · 2008 · 1,798 cc
S40 BMJMOT history
S40 BMJ is a gold petrol Volvo S40 first used on 25 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 98,475 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 98,475 mi
- At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 18 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,808 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S40 BMJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- S40
- Colour
- Gold
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,798 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 25 Jan 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S40 BMJ was last recorded at 98,475 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 24 Jul 2017: 40,908 miles, lower than 385,890 miles on 9 Feb 2017.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 98,468 miles · 9 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 7 miles
- Average per year
- 5,808 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 98,475 miles
- 2025 – 86,046 miles
- 2024 – 82,644 miles
- 2023 – 77,707 miles
- 2022 – 73,858 miles
- 2021 – 63,590 miles
- 2020 – 57,780 miles
- 2019 – 49,471 miles
- 2018 – 40,909 miles
- 2017 – 40,908 miles
- 2016 – 32,609 miles
- 2015 – 30,947 miles
- 2014 – 29,933 miles
- 2013 – 23,697 miles
- 2012 – 17,234 miles
- 2011 – 9,736 miles
- 2010 – 9,408 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass98,475 miles
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016
Full MOT history
22 tests since 15 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass98,475 miles (+7)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 98,475 miles
- Test number
- 301071508768
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail98,468 miles (+12,422)1 dangerous6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,468 miles
- Test number
- 387076227932
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel PEDAL SOFT (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside 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))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass86,046 miles (+3,402)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 86,046 miles
- Test number
- 714270401486
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at back box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass82,644 miles (+4,937)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 82,644 miles
- Test number
- 315350327346
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass77,707 miles (+3,849)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 77,707 miles
- Test number
- 546339171212
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass73,858 miles (+10,268)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 73,858 miles
- Test number
- 705417105943
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,590 miles (+5,810)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 63,590 miles
- Test number
- 651580286296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,780 miles (+8,309)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 57,780 miles
- Test number
- 853448607788
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,471 miles (+8,562)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 49,471 miles
- Test number
- 989358058654
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,909 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 40,909 miles
- Test number
- 353912939730
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,909 miles (+1)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,909 miles
- Test number
- 817559182824
- FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% (3.7.B.5b)
Pass40,908 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 40,908 miles
- Test number
- 558196041089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,908 miles (-344,982)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,908 miles
- Test number
- 941191574526
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass385,890 miles (+347,313)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 385,890 miles
- Test number
- 835319416444
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail38,577 miles (+5,968)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,577 miles
- Test number
- 370186995956
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass32,609 miles (+1,662)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 32,609 miles
- Test number
- 508992037872
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass30,947 miles (+1,014)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 30,947 miles
- Test number
- 647544935038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,933 miles (+6,236)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 29,933 miles
- Test number
- 675772634047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,697 miles (+6,463)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 23,697 miles
- Test number
- 245291923063
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass17,234 miles (+7,498)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 17,234 miles
- Test number
- 236623222028
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass9,736 miles (+328)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 9,736 miles
- Test number
- 735691541001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,408 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 9,408 miles
- Test number
- 460669440403
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S40 BMJ
- Does S40 BMJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 BMJ is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S40 BMJ?
- The MOT on S40 BMJ is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S40 BMJ done?
- S40 BMJ was recorded at 98,475 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 5,808 miles a year.
- Has S40 BMJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S40 BMJ has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on S40 BMJ ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Jul 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S40 BMJ find?
- S40 BMJ passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all.
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