S40BSL - VOLVO S40
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 15 days ago
The Volvo S40, often referred to simply as the S40, is a compact executive car renowned for its safety and Scandinavian design. Manufactured by Volvo Cars, a Swedish automaker with a long-standing reputation for safety innovations, the S40 was introduced in the late 1990s and produced through various generations. Launched in 1995, the model quickly gained recognition for its solid build quality and advanced safety features, reflecting Volvo’s commitment to driver protection. Key specifications include efficient petrol and diesel engine options, a comfortable interior, and a reputation for reliability. Its distinctive design and focus on safety make the Volvo S40 a notable choice among compact executive cars, embodying the brand’s Scandinavian ethos and engineering excellence.
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Technical Details
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Status & Compliance
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 25 MOT tests
A 2007 Volvo S40, registration S40BSL, registered in December 2007, finished in gold. It has a 1596cc petrol engine with CO2 emissions of 171 g/km. The vehicle is currently taxed and has a valid MOT, with the latest test conducted on 16 April 2025 and valid until 15 April 2026. It has covered 137,503 miles. Notable advisories from the latest MOT include slight discolouration of rear indicators, a minor oil leak, worn front tyres near the legal limit, and a damaged front steering rack gaiter, which prevents dirt ingress. These issues are minor and do not affect the vehicle's current MOT status.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
25
Passed Tests
17
Failed Tests
8
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 16 April 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 137,503 mi
Expires: 15 April 2026
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Failed - 16 April 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 137,503 mi
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 26 September 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 133,942 mi
Expires: 25 September 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Exhaust mounting defective and rear (6.1.2 (a))
Failed - 26 September 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 133,942 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Exhaust mounting defective and rear (6.1.2 (a))
Passed - 25 April 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 130,158 mi
Expires: 24 April 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Passed - 21 September 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 124,759 mi
Expires: 28 September 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Offside Front side repeater lens slightly loose
- Advisory Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Failed - 21 September 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 124,756 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- 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))
- Major Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Offside Front side repeater lens slightly loose
- Advisory Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Passed - 24 September 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 111,387 mi
Expires: 28 September 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed - 11 September 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 102,463 mi
Expires: 28 September 2022
Passed - 26 September 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 97,169 mi
Expires: 28 September 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Advisory Nearside Front Nail in tyre
- Advisory Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Failed - 26 September 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 97,169 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Advisory Nearside Front Nail in tyre
- Advisory Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Passed - 20 September 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 93,896 mi
Expires: 28 September 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Failed - 20 September 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 93,896 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Passed - 25 September 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 89,314 mi
Expires: 28 September 2019
Failed - 25 September 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 89,314 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- Major Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 29 September 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 85,395 mi
Expires: 28 September 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory exhaust corroded
- Advisory Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Failed - 28 September 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 85,394 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory exhaust corroded
- Advisory Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 27 September 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 80,500 mi
Expires: 28 September 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed - 27 September 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 80,499 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Major Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 22 September 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 73,618 mi
Expires: 28 September 2016
Passed - 29 September 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 65,629 mi
Expires: 28 September 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 17 September 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 57,394 mi
Expires: 16 September 2014
Passed - 09 November 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 51,522 mi
Expires: 18 November 2013
Passed - 11 November 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 42,080 mi
Expires: 18 November 2012
Passed - 19 November 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 31,769 mi
Expires: 18 November 2011
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for S40BSL?
The MOT expires on 15 April 2026.
What is the tax status of S40BSL?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 May 2026.
What are the specifications of S40BSL?
This is a 2007 VOLVO S40 in Gold. It runs on Petrol with a 1596cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of S40BSL?
This vehicle produces 171 g/km of CO2 emissions.