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Volvo S40

Gold · Petrol · 2007 · 1,596 cc

S40 BSLMOT history

S40 BSL is a gold petrol Volvo S40 first used on 24 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 147,683 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

S40 BSL gold Volvo S40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo S40, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
147,683 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,532 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 BSL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
24 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 BSL was last recorded at 147,683 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 10,180 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,503 miles · 16 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
10,180 miles
Average per year
7,532 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,683 miles
  • 2025 – 137,503 miles
  • 2024 – 133,942 miles
  • 2023 – 124,759 miles
  • 2022 – 111,387 miles
  • 2021 – 102,463 miles
  • 2020 – 97,169 miles
  • 2019 – 93,896 miles
  • 2018 – 89,314 miles
  • 2017 – 85,395 miles
  • 2016 – 80,500 miles
  • 2015 – 73,618 miles
  • 2014 – 65,629 miles
  • 2013 – 57,394 miles
  • 2012 – 51,522 miles
  • 2011 – 42,080 miles
  • 2010 – 31,769 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,683 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,683 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    147,683 miles
    Test number
    735673528934
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail147,683 miles (+10,180)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,683 miles
    Test number
    182048960011
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

  3. Pass137,503 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    137,503 miles
    Test number
    412574728877
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail137,503 miles (+3,561)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,503 miles
    Test number
    680044378394
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass133,942 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    133,942 miles
    Test number
    559712326288
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective and rear (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail133,942 miles (+3,784)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,942 miles
    Test number
    106795777144
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective and rear (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass130,158 miles (+5,399)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    130,158 miles
    Test number
    349093680044
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass124,759 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    124,759 miles
    Test number
    976904808827
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front side repeater lens slightly loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail124,756 miles (+13,369)3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,756 miles
    Test number
    777468386462
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front side repeater lens slightly loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass111,387 miles (+8,924)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    111,387 miles
    Test number
    219824810678
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass102,463 miles (+5,294)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    102,463 miles
    Test number
    824818540428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass97,169 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    97,169 miles
    Test number
    265692860268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  13. Fail97,169 miles (+3,273)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,169 miles
    Test number
    265332652028
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  14. Pass93,896 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    93,896 miles
    Test number
    152526745522
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  15. Fail93,896 miles (+4,582)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,896 miles
    Test number
    886390607751
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  16. Pass89,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    89,314 miles
    Test number
    702484052189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail89,314 miles (+3,919)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,314 miles
    Test number
    911188999070
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  18. Pass85,395 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    85,395 miles
    Test number
    832422285518
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  19. Fail85,394 miles (+4,894)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,394 miles
    Test number
    531377254331
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  20. Pass80,500 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    80,500 miles
    Test number
    229973951193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail80,499 miles (+6,881)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,499 miles
    Test number
    488841673915
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass73,618 miles (+7,989)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    73,618 miles
    Test number
    841861966238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass65,629 miles (+8,235)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    65,629 miles
    Test number
    188352674224
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass57,394 miles (+5,872)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    57,394 miles
    Test number
    656490163297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass51,522 miles (+9,442)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    51,522 miles
    Test number
    389074912311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass42,080 miles (+10,311)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    42,080 miles
    Test number
    657235011394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass31,769 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    31,769 miles
    Test number
    430443920478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 BSL

Does S40 BSL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 BSL is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 BSL?
The MOT on S40 BSL is valid until 15 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 BSL done?
S40 BSL was recorded at 147,683 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 7,532 miles a year.
Has S40 BSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 BSL has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S40 BSL 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 BSL find?
S40 BSL passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords, and 2 more.

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