BG08VXL - VOLVO S40
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 8 days ago
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 24 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
24
Passed Tests
15
Failed Tests
9
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 31 July 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 187,813 mi
Expires: 30 July 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Exhaust is corroded
- Advisory Exhaust heatsheild is loose
- Advisory All rear suspension is corroded and bushes are perished
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Failed - 30 July 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 187,810 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- 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))
- Major Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Exhaust is corroded
- Advisory Exhaust heatsheild is loose
- Advisory All rear suspension is corroded and bushes are perished
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Passed - 30 July 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 176,847 mi
Expires: 29 July 2025
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Minor Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Failed - 30 July 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 176,847 mi
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Minor Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Passed - 26 July 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 165,315 mi
Expires: 25 July 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Failed - 21 July 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 165,238 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- Major Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Major Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect leveller not checked (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- Major Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- Major Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 18 July 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 156,770 mi
Expires: 22 July 2023
Failed - 16 July 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 156,756 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Passed - 21 July 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 151,244 mi
Expires: 22 July 2022
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))
Passed - 23 July 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 136,272 mi
Expires: 22 July 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Passed - 20 July 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 125,596 mi
Expires: 20 January 2021
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Failed - 19 July 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 125,595 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Passed - 16 July 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 113,737 mi
Expires: 20 July 2019
Passed - 21 July 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 106,997 mi
Expires: 20 July 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Advisory Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Advisory Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Advisory Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Failed - 15 July 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 106,995 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Major Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Major Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Major Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Major Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Major Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Advisory 1 of 2 nearside rear position lights inop
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Advisory Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Advisory Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Passed - 18 July 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 90,945 mi
Expires: 17 July 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Passed - 11 July 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 75,232 mi
Expires: 10 July 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front 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)
Failed - 11 July 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 75,235 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front 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 - 07 July 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 62,222 mi
Expires: 06 July 2015
Passed - 22 April 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 58,759 mi
Expires: 24 April 2014
Failed - 22 April 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 58,759 mi
Passed - 24 April 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 48,499 mi
Expires: 24 April 2013
Failed - 23 April 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 48,499 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Passed - 18 April 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 38,752 mi
Expires: 24 April 2012
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for BG08VXL?
The MOT expires on 30 July 2026.
What is the tax status of BG08VXL?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 June 2026.
What are the specifications of BG08VXL?
This is a 2008 VOLVO S40 in Black. It runs on Diesel with a 1997cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of BG08VXL?
This vehicle produces 153 g/km of CO2 emissions.