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Volvo S40

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,997 cc

V40 BDMMOT history

V40 BDM is a blue diesel Volvo S40 first used on 8 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 142,119 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

V40 BDM blue Volvo S40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo S40, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Apr 2027
Mileage
142,119 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,611 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 BDM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
8 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V40 BDM was last recorded at 142,119 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,119 miles · 10 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,611 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,119 miles
  • 2025 – 134,643 miles
  • 2024 – 129,171 miles
  • 2023 – 122,804 miles
  • 2022 – 114,601 miles
  • 2021 – 108,863 miles
  • 2020 – 103,350 miles
  • 2019 – 93,132 miles
  • 2018 – 86,396 miles
  • 2017 – 82,466 miles
  • 2016 – 76,942 miles
  • 2015 – 71,168 miles
  • 2014 – 67,723 miles
  • 2013 – 64,779 miles
  • 2012 – 61,597 miles
  • 2011 – 58,380 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,119 miles
  • AdvisoryAll underbody components are corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,119 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    142,119 miles
    Test number
    183493594688
    • AdvisoryAll underbody components are corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail142,119 miles (+7,476)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,119 miles
    Test number
    904313983545
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip off (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll underbody components are corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass134,643 miles (+5,472)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    134,643 miles
    Test number
    369908640463
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside components corroded at Rear

  4. Pass129,171 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    129,171 miles
    Test number
    881020335530
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail129,171 miles (+6,367)3 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,171 miles
    Test number
    268434681853
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass122,804 miles (+8,203)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    122,804 miles
    Test number
    993980870755
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BLOWING AT FLEXI-PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass114,601 miles (+5,738)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    114,601 miles
    Test number
    206642498647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass108,863 miles (+5,513)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    108,863 miles
    Test number
    569918676148
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass103,350 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    103,350 miles
    Test number
    350787711537
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail103,350 miles (+10,218)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,350 miles
    Test number
    946738194889
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases @ Flexy section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass93,132 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    93,132 miles
    Test number
    793044800555
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ flexy section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail93,132 miles (+6,736)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,132 miles
    Test number
    778325500261
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ flexy section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass86,396 miles (+3,930)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    86,396 miles
    Test number
    754997303016
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

  14. Pass82,466 miles (+5,524)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    82,466 miles
    Test number
    809453051580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass76,942 miles (+5,774)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    76,942 miles
    Test number
    389311470183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass71,168 miles (+3,445)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    71,168 miles
    Test number
    836164615110
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass67,723 miles (+2,944)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2015
    Odometer
    67,723 miles
    Test number
    469487024130
    • 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)
    • NoteCenter section of exhaust corroded

  18. Pass64,779 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    64,779 miles
    Test number
    338998823153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCenter section of exhaust slightly corroded

  19. Fail64,779 miles (+3,182)1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,779 miles
    Test number
    907218423125
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCenter section of exhaust slightly corroded

  20. Pass61,597 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    61,597 miles
    Test number
    217599222159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail61,597 miles (+3,217)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,597 miles
    Test number
    288649222153
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass58,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    58,380 miles
    Test number
    238261231422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V40 BDM

Does V40 BDM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 BDM is valid until 12 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V40 BDM?
The MOT on V40 BDM is valid until 12 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V40 BDM done?
V40 BDM was recorded at 142,119 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 5,611 miles a year.
Has V40 BDM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 BDM has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on V40 BDM 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 V40 BDM find?
V40 BDM passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 7 advisories: all underbody components are corroded; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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