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Volvo V40

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,948 cc

V40 BDSMOT history

V40 BDS is a silver petrol Volvo V40 first used on 24 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 143,305 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 May 2027
Mileage
143,305 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,590 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 BDS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,948 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
24 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
23 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V40 BDS was last recorded at 143,305 miles on 23 May 2026, 2,374 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,931 miles · 29 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,374 miles
Average per year
5,590 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,305 miles
  • 2025 – 140,931 miles
  • 2024 – 137,215 miles
  • 2023 – 133,219 miles
  • 2022 – 127,886 miles
  • 2021 – 122,355 miles
  • 2020 – 118,208 miles
  • 2019 – 112,980 miles
  • 2018 – 107,418 miles
  • 2017 – 100,395 miles
  • 2016 – 95,443 miles
  • 2015 – 90,960 miles
  • 2014 – 85,251 miles
  • 2013 – 79,700 miles
  • 2012 – 72,548 miles
  • 2011 – 64,172 miles
  • 2010 – 58,391 miles
  • 2009 – 52,102 miles
  • 2008 – 44,625 miles
  • 2007 – 35,934 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,305 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material lower central (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

32 tests since 8 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,305 miles (+2,374)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    143,305 miles
    Test number
    377096977188
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material lower central (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass140,931 miles (+3,716)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    140,931 miles
    Test number
    355100074722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass137,215 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2025
    Odometer
    137,215 miles
    Test number
    801261999236
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail137,213 miles (+3,994)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,213 miles
    Test number
    304564303408
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass133,219 miles (+5,333)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    133,219 miles
    Test number
    932783202754
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass127,886 miles (+5,531)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    127,886 miles
    Test number
    698688188460
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass122,355 miles (+4,147)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    122,355 miles
    Test number
    902895309366
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass118,208 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2021
    Odometer
    118,208 miles
    Test number
    934704701472
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail118,208 miles (+5,228)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,208 miles
    Test number
    745037558884
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass112,980 miles (+10)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    112,980 miles
    Test number
    220868270580
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail112,970 miles (+5,552)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,970 miles
    Test number
    507853904023
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass107,418 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    107,418 miles
    Test number
    269724934806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail107,392 miles (+6,997)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,392 miles
    Test number
    983308956285
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  14. Pass100,395 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    100,395 miles
    Test number
    768487656661
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  15. Fail100,393 miles (+4,950)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,393 miles
    Test number
    471001079092
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  16. Pass95,443 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    95,443 miles
    Test number
    867499798113
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail95,443 miles (+4,483)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,443 miles
    Test number
    318378794048
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass90,960 miles (+5,709)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    90,960 miles
    Test number
    109215805148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass85,251 miles (+5,551)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    85,251 miles
    Test number
    577955004107
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass79,700 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    79,700 miles
    Test number
    135804693061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail79,692 miles (+7,144)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,692 miles
    Test number
    345323193092
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass72,548 miles (+8,376)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    72,548 miles
    Test number
    356831282082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass64,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    64,172 miles
    Test number
    678674871093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail64,172 miles (+5,781)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,172 miles
    Test number
    675263671036
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass58,391 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    58,391 miles
    Test number
    273245380004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail58,391 miles (+6,289)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,391 miles
    Test number
    182244280056
    • FailureFuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteSmall stone chips and scratches to windscreen

  27. Pass52,102 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    52,102 miles
    Test number
    602569889047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  28. Fail52,102 miles (+7,477)1 dangerous2 failures1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,102 miles
    Test number
    531015189074
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  29. Pass44,625 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    44,625 miles
    Test number
    863119078021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail44,625 miles (+8,691)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,625 miles
    Test number
    993178578074
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  31. Fail35,934 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,934 miles
    Test number
    571537067074
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  32. Pass35,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    35,934 miles
    Test number
    801667867018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V40 BDS

Does V40 BDS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 BDS is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V40 BDS?
The MOT on V40 BDS is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V40 BDS done?
V40 BDS was recorded at 143,305 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2026, an average of 5,590 miles a year.
Has V40 BDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 BDS has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2024.
Has the mileage on V40 BDS 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 BDS find?
V40 BDS passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2026 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material lower central; coil spring corroded all 4; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 1 more.

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