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Volvo S40

Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 1,587 cc

S40 YAYMOT history

S40 YAY is a grey petrol Volvo S40 first used on 11 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 112,265 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Feb 2027
Mileage
112,265 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,332 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 YAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,587 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
11 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 YAY was last recorded at 112,265 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 5,863 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,402 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,863 miles
Average per year
4,332 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,265 miles
  • 2025 – 106,402 miles
  • 2024 – 95,756 miles
  • 2023 – 76,801 miles
  • 2022 – 76,751 miles
  • 2021 – 70,958 miles
  • 2020 – 70,350 miles
  • 2019 – 68,489 miles
  • 2018 – 66,079 miles
  • 2017 – 63,416 miles
  • 2016 – 60,568 miles
  • 2015 – 57,472 miles
  • 2014 – 54,491 miles
  • 2013 – 50,103 miles
  • 2012 – 46,293 miles
  • 2011 – 42,820 miles
  • 2010 – 39,791 miles
  • 2009 – 36,795 miles
  • 2008 – 32,764 miles
  • 2007 – 29,040 miles
  • 2006 – 26,462 miles
  • 2005 – 23,588 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,265 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides front N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured front bumper and rear bumper N/S and O/S (4.4.3 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • OSR tyre worn on the edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,265 miles (+5,863)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    112,265 miles
    Test number
    149650678518
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides front N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured front bumper and rear bumper N/S and O/S (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass106,402 miles (+15)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    106,402 miles
    Test number
    108456513766
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOSR tyre worn on the edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail106,387 miles (+10,631)6 major3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,387 miles
    Test number
    432156766169
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorTyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOSR tyre worn on the edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level on minimum

  4. Pass95,756 miles (+18,955)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    95,756 miles
    Test number
    444591676246
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass76,801 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    76,801 miles
    Test number
    101664474902
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail76,800 miles (+49)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,800 miles
    Test number
    103205744642
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail76,751 miles (+5,793)15 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,751 miles
    Test number
    487658845917
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded MAIN BRAKE PIPE (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded MAIN BRAKE PIPE (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken BROKEN (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED & CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED & CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass70,958 miles (+202)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2022
    Odometer
    70,958 miles
    Test number
    383685126989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail70,756 miles (+406)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,756 miles
    Test number
    793740694803
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass70,350 miles (+1,861)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    70,350 miles
    Test number
    380134866546
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass68,489 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    68,489 miles
    Test number
    746120444396
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre cracking to the tread

  12. Fail68,486 miles (+2,407)10 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,486 miles
    Test number
    571007234649
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective split and cracked (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads wearing low
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre cracking to the tread

  13. Pass66,079 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    66,079 miles
    Test number
    463125320037
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  14. Fail66,079 miles (+2,663)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,079 miles
    Test number
    609178782226
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  15. Pass63,416 miles (+2,848)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    63,416 miles
    Test number
    680395345412
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass60,568 miles (+3,096)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    60,568 miles
    Test number
    441749579055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,472 miles (+2,981)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    57,472 miles
    Test number
    629525115215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,491 miles (+4,388)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    54,491 miles
    Test number
    217903634209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,103 miles (+3,810)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    50,103 miles
    Test number
    798978523259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,293 miles (+3,473)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    46,293 miles
    Test number
    108788742229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,820 miles (+3,029)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    42,820 miles
    Test number
    385360951451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,791 miles (+2,996)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    39,791 miles
    Test number
    892368630278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,795 miles (+4,031)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    36,795 miles
    Test number
    693616349270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,764 miles (+3,724)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    32,764 miles
    Test number
    280656828289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,040 miles (+2,578)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    29,040 miles
    Test number
    841365127252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass26,462 miles (+2,874)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    26,462 miles
    Test number
    984214436270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass23,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    23,588 miles
    Test number
    654254535249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 YAY

Does S40 YAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 YAY is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 YAY?
The MOT on S40 YAY is valid until 11 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 YAY done?
S40 YAY was recorded at 112,265 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 4,332 miles a year.
Has S40 YAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 YAY has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on S40 YAY ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S40 YAY find?
S40 YAY passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: offside front suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides front n/s and o/s; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 8 more.

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