
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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
Pass87,541 miles (+5,018)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 87,541 miles
- Test number
- 408570564197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,523 miles (+4,420)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 82,523 miles
- Test number
- 294683043142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,103 miles (+2,691)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 78,103 miles
- Test number
- 989601551266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,412 miles (+77)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 75,412 miles
- Test number
- 500502851639
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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
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))
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))
Pass57,170 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 57,170 miles
- Test number
- 383908970146
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
Pass49,741 miles (+21)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2015
- Odometer
- 49,741 miles
- Test number
- 418922244178
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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
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)
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)
Pass25,375 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2011
- Odometer
- 25,375 miles
- Test number
- 594102300103
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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.
Pass21,953 miles (+2,185)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2009
- Odometer
- 21,953 miles
- Test number
- 883335708173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,768 miles (+2,302)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2008
- Odometer
- 19,768 miles
- Test number
- 542866907148
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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