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Volvo S40

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,783 cc

V39 HBYMOT history

V39 HBY is a black petrol Volvo S40 first used on 30 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 139,306 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Oct 2026
Mileage
139,306 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2025
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,969 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V39 HBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,783 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V39 HBY was last recorded at 139,306 miles on 8 Oct 2025, 1,846 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Sept 2016: 69,908 miles, lower than 69,917 miles on 8 Sept 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
137,460 miles · 1 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,846 miles
Average per year
4,969 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 139,306 miles
  • 2024 – 137,460 miles
  • 2023 – 132,883 miles
  • 2022 – 124,898 miles
  • 2021 – 116,399 miles
  • 2020 – 112,359 miles
  • 2019 – 106,998 miles
  • 2018 – 88,960 miles
  • 2017 – 71,602 miles
  • 2016 – 69,908 miles
  • 2015 – 69,118 miles
  • 2014 – 68,138 miles
  • 2013 – 66,592 miles
  • 2012 – 64,909 miles
  • 2011 – 62,457 miles
  • 2010 – 59,636 miles
  • 2009 – 56,495 miles
  • 2008 – 53,337 miles
  • 2007 – 49,064 miles
  • 2006 – 45,377 miles
  • 2005 – 39,617 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,306 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 16 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,306 miles (+1,846)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    139,306 miles
    Test number
    613305627553
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass137,460 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    137,460 miles
    Test number
    829361440393
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail137,460 miles (+4,577)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,460 miles
    Test number
    396134531113
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect image cut off wrong way (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass132,883 miles (+541)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    132,883 miles
    Test number
    961345311397
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail132,342 miles (+7,444)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,342 miles
    Test number
    918031809809
    • MajorNearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass124,898 miles (+257)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    124,898 miles
    Test number
    138996411019
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail124,641 miles (+8,242)1 dangerous5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,641 miles
    Test number
    241865276496
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass116,399 miles (+105)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    116,399 miles
    Test number
    940051071340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail116,294 miles (+3,935)2 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,294 miles
    Test number
    447873767788
    • DangerousAnti-roll bar modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components hitting/ resting on subframe (5.3.3 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass112,359 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    112,359 miles
    Test number
    215595398614
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentre section of exhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryPlastic under trays fitted

  11. Fail112,359 miles (+5,361)3 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,359 miles
    Test number
    755636468415
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentre section of exhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryPlastic under trays fitted

  12. Pass106,998 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    106,998 miles
    Test number
    585550410520
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail106,998 miles (+18,038)3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,998 miles
    Test number
    597154590098
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass88,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    88,960 miles
    Test number
    668505651385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail88,960 miles (+17,358)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,960 miles
    Test number
    862049955570
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  16. Pass71,602 miles (+1,694)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    71,602 miles
    Test number
    255896596911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,908 miles (-9)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    69,908 miles
    Test number
    214642377880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail69,917 miles (+799)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,917 miles
    Test number
    581306565407
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass69,118 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    69,118 miles
    Test number
    481158656042
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to engine and under car
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Fail69,118 miles (+980)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,118 miles
    Test number
    279202244800
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to engine and under car
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre has cracks on the tread

  21. Pass68,138 miles (+1,546)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    68,138 miles
    Test number
    159863654258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass66,592 miles (+1,683)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    66,592 miles
    Test number
    889696353223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass64,909 miles (+2,452)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    64,909 miles
    Test number
    336414452255
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped
    • NoteFront brake pads worn

  24. Pass62,457 miles (+2,821)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    62,457 miles
    Test number
    766265951229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass59,636 miles (+3,141)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    59,636 miles
    Test number
    543017350271
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre,Tread Cut.....Front and Rear number plates deteriorated

  26. Pass56,495 miles (+3,158)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    56,495 miles
    Test number
    194898159262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass53,337 miles (+4,273)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    53,337 miles
    Test number
    482629158221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass49,064 miles (+3,687)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    49,064 miles
    Test number
    290263367248
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass45,377 miles (+5,760)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    45,377 miles
    Test number
    254992766299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass39,617 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    39,617 miles
    Test number
    662609555273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V39 HBY

Does V39 HBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V39 HBY expired on 9 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V39 HBY?
The MOT on V39 HBY expired on 9 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V39 HBY done?
V39 HBY was recorded at 139,306 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2025, an average of 4,969 miles a year.
Has V39 HBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V39 HBY has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on V39 HBY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Sept 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V39 HBY find?
V39 HBY passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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