VOLVO S40 BV61WBU has 21 MOTs

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This 2011 VOLVO S40 has Passed 13 MOTs and Failed 8 times since 2014

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 138,459 miles 6 months ago on Wednesday 29th April 2026 at 15:57.

The current MOT will expire in 7 months on Friday 21st May 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 1 year on Monday 1st November 2027.

BV61WBU MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED21ST MAY 2027138,459 MI
PASSED12TH MAY 202521ST MAY 2026133,071 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED1ST MAY 202421ST MAY 2025128,413 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Inner Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED1ST MAY 2024128,413 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Inner Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED18TH MAY 202321ST MAY 2024125,004 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre
FAILED18TH MAY 2023125,004 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre
PASSED18TH MAY 202221ST MAY 2023117,594 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
FAILED18TH MAY 2022117,594 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Insecure (4.1.1 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
  5. PRS - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Insecurely Attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
PASSED20TH MAY 202121ST MAY 2022109,403 MI
FAILED19TH MAY 2021109,403 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED22ND MAY 202021ST MAY 2021103,351 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
FAILED18TH MAY 2020103,346 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Front Inner Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED2ND MAY 201922ND NOVEMBER 202095,214 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED2ND MAY 201995,214 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED23RD MAY 201822ND MAY 201984,142 MI
FAILED19TH MAY 201884,141 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Track Rod End Loose (2.2.b.1d)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Track Rod End Damaged And Unserviceable (2.2.c.1d)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (4.1.d.1a)
  4. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (4.1.d.1a)
PASSED17TH OCTOBER 201721ST OCTOBER 201878,135 MI
FAILED14TH OCTOBER 201778,070 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Inner Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated To The Extent That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Etc (2.5.c.1a)
PASSED22ND OCTOBER 201621ST OCTOBER 201768,027 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Both Tyres Have Uneven Tread
PASSED5TH OCTOBER 201520TH OCTOBER 201656,933 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - All Four Tyre Valves Cracked
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED20TH OCTOBER 201420TH OCTOBER 201546,170 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
  2. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  3. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  4. USER ENTERED - Front Wipers Smearing
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

BV61WBU Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 62% | MOT Failure Rate: 38%

BV61WBU MOT Comments

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BV61WBU Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 138,459 miles | Average yearly mileage: 9,231 miles

BV61WBU FAQs

This Volvo S40 with registration BV61WBU was manufactured on Thursday 20th October 2011 so it is currently 15 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 1.6 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 138,459 miles, so this Volvo has travelled an average of 9,231 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 21 MOTs on record for this Volvo S40 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2014. We can see 8 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means BV61WBU has a 62% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volvo S40 has had 29 Advisories, 4 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 10 Major, 1 Dangerous and 5 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volvo S40 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 1 year on Monday 1st November 2027 .

Does BV61WBU have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 14th October 2026 BV61WBU does have an active MOT. Read more

Is BV61WBU Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 14th October 2026 BV61WBU does have Tax. Read more

When does BV61WBU Tax expire?

The current Tax for BV61WBU will expire in 1 year on Monday 1st November 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does BV61WBU MOT expire?

The current MOT for BV61WBU will expire in 7 months on Friday 21st May 2027. Read more

When did BV61WBU have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for BV61WBU was on Wednesday 29th April 2026 at 15:57. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has BV61WBU Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for BV61WBU we can see 13 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has BV61WBU Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for BV61WBU we can see 8 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 62% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is BV61WBU?

BV61WBU is registered as a 2011 Volvo S40. Read more

How many miles has BV61WBU done?

The odometer reading for BV61WBU at the last MOT in April 2026 was 138,459 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 9,231 miles per year. Read more

How old is BV61WBU?

The vehicle BV61WBU was manufactured in 2011 so it is currently 15 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 20th October 2011. Read more

What colour is BV61WBU?

The official colour of BV61WBU is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does BV61WBU have?

BV61WBU has a 1.6 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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