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Volvo S40

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,731 cc

T385 WYJMOT history

T385 WYJ is a blue petrol Volvo S40 first used on 28 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Jul 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 98,834 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Jul 2026
Mileage
98,834 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,229 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T385 WYJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,731 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T385 WYJ was last recorded at 98,834 miles on 7 Jul 2025, 5,665 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,169 miles · 17 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
5,665 miles
Average per year
4,229 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,834 miles
  • 2024 – 93,169 miles
  • 2023 – 87,541 miles
  • 2022 – 82,523 miles
  • 2021 – 78,103 miles
  • 2020 – 75,412 miles
  • 2019 – 70,203 miles
  • 2018 – 63,786 miles
  • 2017 – 57,170 miles
  • 2016 – 54,067 miles
  • 2014 – 49,741 miles
  • 2013 – 44,467 miles
  • 2012 – 38,363 miles
  • 2011 – 31,746 miles
  • 2010 – 25,375 miles
  • 2009 – 23,887 miles
  • 2008 – 21,953 miles
  • 2007 – 19,768 miles
  • 2006 – 17,466 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,834 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,834 miles (+5,665)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    98,834 miles
    Test number
    283922231806
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass93,169 miles (+5,628)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    93,169 miles
    Test number
    400471845458
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass87,541 miles (+5,018)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    87,541 miles
    Test number
    408570564197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass82,523 miles (+4,420)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    82,523 miles
    Test number
    294683043142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass78,103 miles (+2,691)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    78,103 miles
    Test number
    989601551266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass75,412 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    75,412 miles
    Test number
    500502851639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail75,335 miles (+5,132)10 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,335 miles
    Test number
    972408464404
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Signs of accident damage
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to the underside of the vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  8. Pass70,203 miles (+6,417)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    70,203 miles
    Test number
    720255874282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater loose not insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySigns of accident damage to the front of the vehicle
  9. Pass63,786 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    63,786 miles
    Test number
    143863926710
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail63,786 miles (+6,616)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,786 miles
    Test number
    186617011379
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass57,170 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    57,170 miles
    Test number
    383908970146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail57,169 miles (+3,102)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,169 miles
    Test number
    180392157981
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe is so badly corroded it has burst under pressure of the roller brake test (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
  13. Pass54,067 miles (+4,326)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    54,067 miles
    Test number
    878274498836
    • AdvisoryFront & rear brake discs are pitted.
    • AdvisoryFront number plate slightly damaged
  14. Pass49,741 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    49,741 miles
    Test number
    418922244178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail49,720 miles (+5,253)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,720 miles
    Test number
    427139734176
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Fail44,467 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,467 miles
    Test number
    795947623156
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre slightly out of shape
  17. Pass44,467 miles (+6,104)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    44,467 miles
    Test number
    939897123188
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre slightly out of shape
  18. Pass38,363 miles (+6,617)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    38,363 miles
    Test number
    238639822432
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass31,746 miles (+6,371)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2012
    Odometer
    31,746 miles
    Test number
    708776821132
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass25,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2011
    Odometer
    25,375 miles
    Test number
    594102300103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail25,375 miles (+1,488)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,375 miles
    Test number
    491422300171
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
  22. Pass23,887 miles (+1,934)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    23,887 miles
    Test number
    244690219429
    • NoteWith ign off ,n/s/r side lamp inop.
  23. Pass21,953 miles (+2,185)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    21,953 miles
    Test number
    883335708173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,768 miles (+2,302)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2008
    Odometer
    19,768 miles
    Test number
    542866907148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass17,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2007
    Odometer
    17,466 miles
    Test number
    672920806103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T385 WYJ

Does T385 WYJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T385 WYJ expired on 29 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T385 WYJ?
The MOT on T385 WYJ expired on 29 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T385 WYJ done?
T385 WYJ was recorded at 98,834 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2025, an average of 4,229 miles a year.
Has T385 WYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T385 WYJ has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on T385 WYJ 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 T385 WYJ find?
T385 WYJ passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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