Volvo S40
Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,997 cc
S40 GSJMOT history
S40 GSJ is a blue diesel Volvo S40 first used on 16 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 96,908 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 96,908 mi
- At MOT on 1 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,950 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S40 GSJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- S40
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,997 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 16 Jul 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S40 GSJ was last recorded at 96,908 miles on 1 Oct 2025, 7,670 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 89,238 miles · 27 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 7,670 miles
- Average per year
- 4,950 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 96,908 miles
- 2024 – 89,238 miles
- 2023 – 80,730 miles
- 2022 – 78,328 miles
- 2021 – 75,244 miles
- 2020 – 72,009 miles
- 2019 – 68,976 miles
- 2018 – 63,094 miles
- 2017 – 55,080 miles
- 2016 – 48,455 miles
- 2015 – 41,291 miles
- 2014 – 34,857 miles
- 2013 – 28,691 miles
- 2012 – 25,113 miles
- 2011 – 21,750 miles
- 2010 – 19,300 miles
- 2009 – 15,270 miles
- 2008 – 11,702 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass96,908 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Full MOT history
26 tests since 15 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass96,908 miles (+7,670)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 96,908 miles
- Test number
- 699130259064
- AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass89,238 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 89,238 miles
- Test number
- 151278355739
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,238 miles (+8,508)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,238 miles
- Test number
- 815963985910
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Pass80,730 miles (+23)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 80,730 miles
- Test number
- 402145959380
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,707 miles (+2,379)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,707 miles
- Test number
- 702451096222
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Pass78,328 miles (+3,084)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 78,328 miles
- Test number
- 524387616811
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear park brake just made requirements
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass75,244 miles (+3,235)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 75,244 miles
- Test number
- 445368301820
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass72,009 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 72,009 miles
- Test number
- 265420593204
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail72,009 miles (+3,033)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,009 miles
- Test number
- 201081888604
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass68,976 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 68,976 miles
- Test number
- 129962372058
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail68,974 miles (+5,880)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,974 miles
- Test number
- 393564931885
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass63,094 miles (+8,014)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 63,094 miles
- Test number
- 648201879489
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,080 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 55,080 miles
- Test number
- 494387088939
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,080 miles (+6,625)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,080 miles
- Test number
- 611747149967
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass48,455 miles (+7,164)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 48,455 miles
- Test number
- 408525374426
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,291 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 41,291 miles
- Test number
- 235869955121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,291 miles (+6,434)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,291 miles
- Test number
- 962985690532
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass34,857 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 34,857 miles
- Test number
- 346644144233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,857 miles (+6,166)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,857 miles
- Test number
- 569834044201
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass28,691 miles (+3,578)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 28,691 miles
- Test number
- 275655743271
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass25,113 miles (+733)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 25,113 miles
- Test number
- 359825282426
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass24,380 miles (+2,630)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 24,380 miles
- Test number
- 315776292118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,750 miles (+2,450)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 21,750 miles
- Test number
- 328506991162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,300 miles (+4,030)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 19,300 miles
- Test number
- 274757290409
- 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)
Pass15,270 miles (+3,568)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 15,270 miles
- Test number
- 674665699123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,702 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 11,702 miles
- Test number
- 904217498114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S40 GSJ
- Does S40 GSJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S40 GSJ expired on 21 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S40 GSJ?
- The MOT on S40 GSJ expired on 21 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S40 GSJ done?
- S40 GSJ was recorded at 96,908 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2025, an average of 4,950 miles a year.
- Has S40 GSJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S40 GSJ has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on S40 GSJ 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 GSJ find?
- S40 GSJ passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2025 with 5 advisories: exhaust silencer slightly loose; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.
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