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Volvo S40

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,588 cc

Y8 BPAMOT history

Y8 BPA is a black diesel Volvo S40 first used on 23 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 23 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 151,245 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

Y8 BPA black Volvo S40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo S40, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 May 2027
Mileage
151,245 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,278 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 BPA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,588 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
23 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 May 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 BPA was last recorded at 151,245 miles on 19 May 2026, 1,842 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
149,403 miles · 9 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,842 miles
Average per year
7,278 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,245 miles
  • 2025 – 149,403 miles
  • 2024 – 147,914 miles
  • 2023 – 145,876 miles
  • 2022 – 143,279 miles
  • 2021 – 141,643 miles
  • 2020 – 132,763 miles
  • 2019 – 123,560 miles
  • 2018 – 114,226 miles
  • 2017 – 104,237 miles
  • 2016 – 96,676 miles
  • 2015 – 87,509 miles
  • 2014 – 79,153 miles
  • 2013 – 67,360 miles
  • 2012 – 51,538 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,245 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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 Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 5 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,245 miles (+1,842)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2027
    Odometer
    151,245 miles
    Test number
    892199203986
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass149,403 miles (+1,489)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    149,403 miles
    Test number
    855776380179
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Pass147,914 miles (+2,038)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    147,914 miles
    Test number
    657738308197
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass145,876 miles (+2,597)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    145,876 miles
    Test number
    583555719714
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass143,279 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    143,279 miles
    Test number
    155902105338
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail143,279 miles (+1,636)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,279 miles
    Test number
    790670504882
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass141,643 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    141,643 miles
    Test number
    520944350534
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail141,643 miles (+8,880)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,643 miles
    Test number
    398862580555
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass132,763 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    132,763 miles
    Test number
    268642996899
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail132,763 miles (+9,203)2 major2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,763 miles
    Test number
    723475218519
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass123,560 miles (+9,334)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    123,560 miles
    Test number
    463520375360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass114,226 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    114,226 miles
    Test number
    455545712736
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield damaged

  13. Fail114,226 miles (+9,989)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,226 miles
    Test number
    485676279237
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield damaged

  14. Pass104,237 miles (+7,561)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    104,237 miles
    Test number
    157349927441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass96,676 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    96,676 miles
    Test number
    691436939464
    • AdvisoryEngine check light on
    • 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)

  16. Fail96,676 miles (+9,167)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,676 miles
    Test number
    305534153252
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine check light on
    • 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)

  17. Pass87,509 miles (+8,356)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    87,509 miles
    Test number
    986571979926
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass79,153 miles (+11,793)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    79,153 miles
    Test number
    696524054203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass67,360 miles (+15,822)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    67,360 miles
    Test number
    777126863210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    51,538 miles
    Test number
    338749842299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y8 BPA

Does Y8 BPA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 BPA is valid until 23 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y8 BPA?
The MOT on Y8 BPA is valid until 23 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y8 BPA done?
Y8 BPA was recorded at 151,245 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 7,278 miles a year.
Has Y8 BPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 BPA has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2022.
Has the mileage on Y8 BPA 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 Y8 BPA find?
Y8 BPA passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front coil spring corroded both sides; rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides.

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