Volvo S40
Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,783 cc
S40 BVGMOT history
S40 BVG is a grey petrol Volvo S40 first used on 31 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 108,929 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 108,929 mi
- At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,502 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S40 BVG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- S40
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,783 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 31 Oct 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S40 BVG was last recorded at 108,929 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 108,929 miles · 20 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,502 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 108,929 miles
- 2025 – 99,532 miles
- 2024 – 82,807 miles
- 2023 – 81,642 miles
- 2022 – 79,895 miles
- 2021 – 77,950 miles
- 2020 – 76,974 miles
- 2019 – 72,254 miles
- 2018 – 68,912 miles
- 2017 – 68,629 miles
- 2015 – 67,728 miles
- 2014 – 67,274 miles
- 2013 – 66,017 miles
- 2012 – 61,758 miles
- 2011 – 56,072 miles
- 2010 – 50,079 miles
- 2009 – 42,949 miles
- 2008 – 35,472 miles
- 2007 – 28,976 miles
- 2006 – 22,389 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass108,929 miles
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rearRecorded 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.
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV boot split away from inner clip collar but still in place and not leaking.
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play and bush starting to split.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and lower covers split but not leaking or open.
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Slight fraying to small section.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower arm bottom ball joint boot split but not open or leaking.
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
24 tests since 1 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass108,929 miles2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 108,929 miles
- Test number
- 667193391780
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear
Fail108,929 miles (+9,397)6 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,929 miles
- Test number
- 840789617679
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed exhaust snapped (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear
Pass99,532 miles (+119)4 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 99,532 miles
- Test number
- 206695641922
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV boot split away from inner clip collar but still in place and not leaking. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and lower covers split but not leaking or open. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower arm bottom ball joint boot split but not open or leaking. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Section next to body clamp alongside fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play and bush starting to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Slight fraying to small section. (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Section next to fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryTapping / rattling noise from engine comes and goes periodically.
Fail99,413 miles (+16,606)1 major4 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,413 miles
- Test number
- 559238011503
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Section next to body clamp alongside fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV boot split away from inner clip collar but still in place and not leaking. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and lower covers split but not leaking or open. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower arm bottom ball joint boot split but not open or leaking. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play and bush starting to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Slight fraying to small section. (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Section next to fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryTapping / rattling noise from engine comes and goes periodically.
Pass82,807 miles (+1,165)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 82,807 miles
- Test number
- 550259968755
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Pass81,642 miles (+1,747)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 81,642 miles
- Test number
- 501209755934
- MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Pass79,895 miles (+1,945)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 79,895 miles
- Test number
- 305228475455
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,950 miles (+976)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 77,950 miles
- Test number
- 557103852017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,974 miles (+4,720)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 76,974 miles
- Test number
- 549273646008
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass72,254 miles (+3,342)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 72,254 miles
- Test number
- 567261633056
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass68,912 miles (+283)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 68,912 miles
- Test number
- 787851567569
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,629 miles (+901)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 68,629 miles
- Test number
- 796035701204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,728 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 67,728 miles
- Test number
- 873702828364
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail67,728 miles (+454)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,728 miles
- Test number
- 306188090955
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass67,274 miles (+1,257)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 67,274 miles
- Test number
- 125506634305
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,017 miles (+4,259)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 66,017 miles
- Test number
- 706739413307
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,758 miles (+5,686)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 61,758 miles
- Test number
- 465130312304
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,072 miles (+5,993)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 56,072 miles
- Test number
- 759517501321
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail50,079 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,079 miles
- Test number
- 132686900388
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteN/S/R light lens cracked.
Pass50,079 miles (+7,130)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 50,079 miles
- Test number
- 933466600355
- NoteN/S/R light lens cracked.
Pass42,949 miles (+7,477)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 42,949 miles
- Test number
- 230326609340
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,472 miles (+6,496)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 35,472 miles
- Test number
- 640251898267
- NoteN/S/R light lens cracked.
Pass28,976 miles (+6,587)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 28,976 miles
- Test number
- 614214207331
- 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)
Pass22,389 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 22,389 miles
- Test number
- 101475806318
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S40 BVG
- Does S40 BVG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 BVG is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S40 BVG?
- The MOT on S40 BVG is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S40 BVG done?
- S40 BVG was recorded at 108,929 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 4,502 miles a year.
- Has S40 BVG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S40 BVG has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on S40 BVG 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 BVG find?
- S40 BVG passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 2 more.
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