VOLVO S40 S40BAE has 22 MOTs

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This 2010 VOLVO S40 has Passed 13 MOTs and Failed 9 times since 2013

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 183,536 miles 2 months ago on Thursday 12th February 2026 at 14:52.

The current MOT will expire in 10 months on Monday 15th February 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 10 months on Monday 1st March 2027.

S40BAE MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED15TH FEBRUARY 2027183,536 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED13TH FEBRUARY 202515TH FEBRUARY 2026167,441 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Damaged But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED16TH FEBRUARY 202415TH FEBRUARY 2025146,931 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Rear Rear Reflector Defective Or Damaged By Up To 50% Of The Reflecting Surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED16TH FEBRUARY 2024146,931 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Rear Rear Reflector Defective Or Damaged By Up To 50% Of The Reflecting Surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED12TH FEBRUARY 2024146,918 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Rear Reflector Slightly Damage
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 205/50/17 Strong Advice (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Strong Advice (5.2.3 (e))
  8. ADVISORY - Exhaust Emits Excessive Smoke Or Vapour But Not Likely To Obscure The Vision Of Other Road Users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  9. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Default Limit Of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
PASSED17TH DECEMBER 202216TH DECEMBER 2023135,403 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED15TH DECEMBER 2022135,400 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Emissions Not Tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
  4. DANGEROUS - Exhaust Emits Excessive Smoke Or Vapour Likely To Obscure The Vision Of Other Road Users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED27TH AUGUST 202126TH AUGUST 2022129,653 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED27TH AUGUST 2021129,653 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED16TH OCTOBER 202026TH OCTOBER 2021125,285 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Rear Reflector Defective Or Damaged By Up To 50% Of The Reflecting Surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Wearing Inner Edge & Slightly Perished (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED16TH OCTOBER 2020125,285 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Tyre Not Fitted In Accordance With Side Wall Instructions (5.2.3 (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Tyre Not Fitted In Accordance With Side Wall Instructions (5.2.3 (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Tyre Not Fitted In Accordance With Side Wall Instructions (5.2.3 (i))
  4. MINOR - Offside Rear Reflector Defective Or Damaged By Up To 50% Of The Reflecting Surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Wearing Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Manufacturer's Specified Limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED11TH APRIL 201926TH OCTOBER 2020113,274 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED27TH APRIL 201826TH APRIL 2019106,878 MI
FAILED24TH APRIL 2018106,878 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm Both Rear (4.1.e.1)
PASSED21ST APRIL 201720TH APRIL 201894,605 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit On Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED20TH APRIL 201794,605 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit On Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED14TH APRIL 201614TH APRIL 201780,652 MI
FAILED14TH APRIL 201680,650 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Registration Plate Lamp Not Working Both (1.1.c.1d)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
PASSED15TH APRIL 201514TH APRIL 201668,028 MI
PASSED21ST MARCH 20149TH APRIL 201558,378 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  3. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
PASSED19TH MARCH 20139TH APRIL 201442,329 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. USER ENTERED - Nail In Offside Rear Tyre
  3. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  4. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  5. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
FAILED19TH MARCH 201342,329 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. USER ENTERED - Nail In Offside Rear Tyre
  4. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  5. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  6. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

S40BAE Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 59% | MOT Failure Rate: 41%

S40BAE MOT Comments

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S40BAE Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 183,536 miles | Average yearly mileage: 11,471 miles

S40BAE FAQs

This Volvo S40 with registration S40BAE was manufactured on Friday 9th April 2010 so it is currently 16 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 183,536 miles, so this Volvo has travelled an average of 11,471 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 22 MOTs on record for this Volvo S40 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2013. We can see 9 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means S40BAE has a 59% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volvo S40 has had 45 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 4 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 10 months on Monday 1st March 2027 .

Does S40BAE have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 24th April 2026 S40BAE does have an active MOT. Read more

Is S40BAE Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 24th April 2026 S40BAE does have Tax. Read more

When does S40BAE Tax expire?

The current Tax for S40BAE will expire in 10 months on Monday 1st March 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 S40BAE MOT expire?

The current MOT for S40BAE will expire in 10 months on Monday 15th February 2027. Read more

When did S40BAE have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for S40BAE was on Thursday 12th February 2026 at 14:52. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has S40BAE Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for S40BAE 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 S40BAE Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for S40BAE we can see 9 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 59% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is S40BAE?

S40BAE is registered as a 2010 Volvo S40. Read more

How many miles has S40BAE done?

The odometer reading for S40BAE at the last MOT in February 2026 was 183,536 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 11,471 miles per year. Read more

How old is S40BAE?

The vehicle S40BAE was manufactured in 2010 so it is currently 16 years old. It was first registered on Friday 9th April 2010. Read more

What colour is S40BAE?

The official colour of S40BAE is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does S40BAE have?

S40BAE has a 1.6 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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