VOLVO S40 S40BSL has 27 MOTs

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This 2007 VOLVO S40 has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 9 times since 2010

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 147,683 miles 2 weeks ago on Friday 10th April 2026 at 13:49.

The current MOT will expire in 12 months on Thursday 15th April 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 6 months on Sunday 1st November 2026.

S40BSL MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED15TH APRIL 2027147,683 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn On Inner Edge
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED10TH APRIL 2026147,683 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn On Inner Edge
PASSED16TH APRIL 202515TH APRIL 2026137,503 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Outer Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. MINOR - Nearside Front Steering Rack Gaiter Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
FAILED16TH APRIL 2025137,503 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Outer Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. MINOR - Nearside Front Steering Rack Gaiter Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
PASSED26TH SEPTEMBER 202425TH SEPTEMBER 2025133,942 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Mounting Defective And Rear (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED26TH SEPTEMBER 2024133,942 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Steering Rack Gaiter Missing Or No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Mounting Defective And Rear (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED25TH APRIL 202424TH APRIL 2025130,158 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED21ST SEPTEMBER 202328TH SEPTEMBER 2024124,759 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Side Repeater Lens Slightly Loose
  8. ADVISORY - Exhaust Mounting Defective X2 (6.1.2 (a))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED21ST SEPTEMBER 2023124,756 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Side Repeater Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Side Repeater Lens Slightly Loose
  9. MAJOR - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Exhaust Mounting Defective X2 (6.1.2 (a))
  11. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  13. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED24TH SEPTEMBER 202228TH SEPTEMBER 2023111,387 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED11TH SEPTEMBER 202128TH SEPTEMBER 2022102,463 MI
PASSED26TH SEPTEMBER 202028TH SEPTEMBER 202197,169 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Nail In Tyre
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
FAILED26TH SEPTEMBER 202097,169 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Nail In Tyre
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  6. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED20TH SEPTEMBER 201928TH SEPTEMBER 202093,896 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Nail In Tyre
FAILED20TH SEPTEMBER 201993,896 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Nail In Tyre
PASSED25TH SEPTEMBER 201828TH SEPTEMBER 201989,314 MI
FAILED25TH SEPTEMBER 201889,314 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED29TH SEPTEMBER 201728TH SEPTEMBER 201885,395 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Corroded
  2. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
FAILED28TH SEPTEMBER 201785,394 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Beam Image Kick Up To The Offside (1.8)
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Corroded
  3. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
PASSED27TH SEPTEMBER 201628TH SEPTEMBER 201780,500 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED27TH SEPTEMBER 201680,499 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
PASSED22ND SEPTEMBER 201528TH SEPTEMBER 201673,618 MI
PASSED29TH SEPTEMBER 201428TH SEPTEMBER 201565,629 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED17TH SEPTEMBER 201316TH SEPTEMBER 201457,394 MI
PASSED9TH NOVEMBER 201218TH NOVEMBER 201351,522 MI
PASSED11TH NOVEMBER 201118TH NOVEMBER 201242,080 MI
PASSED19TH NOVEMBER 201018TH NOVEMBER 201131,769 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

S40BSL Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 67% | MOT Failure Rate: 33%

S40BSL MOT Comments

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S40BSL Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 147,683 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,773 miles

S40BSL FAQs

This Volvo S40 with registration S40BSL was manufactured on Monday 24th December 2007 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is Gold and it has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 147,683 miles, so this Volvo has travelled an average of 7,773 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 27 MOTs on record for this Volvo S40 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2010. We can see 9 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means S40BSL has a 67% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volvo S40 has had 67 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 9 Major, 0 Dangerous and 3 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volvo S40 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 6 months on Sunday 1st November 2026 .

Does S40BSL have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 24th April 2026 S40BSL does have an active MOT. Read more

Is S40BSL Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 24th April 2026 S40BSL does have Tax. Read more

When does S40BSL Tax expire?

The current Tax for S40BSL will expire in 6 months on Sunday 1st November 2026. 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 S40BSL MOT expire?

The current MOT for S40BSL will expire in 12 months on Thursday 15th April 2027. Read more

When did S40BSL have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for S40BSL was on Friday 10th April 2026 at 13:49. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has S40BSL Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for S40BSL we can see 18 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 S40BSL Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for S40BSL we can see 9 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 67% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is S40BSL?

S40BSL is registered as a 2007 Volvo S40. Read more

How many miles has S40BSL done?

The odometer reading for S40BSL at the last MOT in April 2026 was 147,683 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 7,773 miles per year. Read more

How old is S40BSL?

The vehicle S40BSL was manufactured in 2007 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Monday 24th December 2007. Read more

What colour is S40BSL?

The official colour of S40BSL is recorded as Gold. Read more

What engine does S40BSL have?

S40BSL has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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