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Volvo S40

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,948 cc

V721 GBYMOT history

V721 GBY is a silver petrol Volvo S40 first used on 30 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 188,921 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Nov 2025
Mileage
188,921 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2024
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
7,859 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V721 GBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,948 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V721 GBY was last recorded at 188,921 miles on 25 Nov 2024, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,918 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
7,859 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 188,921 miles
  • 2023 – 188,020 miles
  • 2022 – 178,818 miles
  • 2021 – 175,481 miles
  • 2020 – 174,369 miles
  • 2019 – 171,563 miles
  • 2018 – 166,960 miles
  • 2017 – 161,703 miles
  • 2016 – 156,359 miles
  • 2015 – 147,029 miles
  • 2014 – 142,621 miles
  • 2013 – 135,274 miles
  • 2012 – 124,732 miles
  • 2011 – 113,927 miles
  • 2010 – 100,813 miles
  • 2009 – 88,796 miles
  • 2008 – 74,151 miles
  • 2007 – 60,109 miles
  • 2006 – 45,732 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,921 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some testable items

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Covers fitted to engine and under car

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front wipers smearing on screen but not adversely effecting drivers view of the road

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

32 tests since 6 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,921 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    188,921 miles
    Test number
    641904339241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail188,918 miles (+898)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,918 miles
    Test number
    291621837502
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass188,020 miles (+9,202)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    188,020 miles
    Test number
    883054362816
    • AdvisoryNearside Front noise on full lock
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre under inflated
    • AdvisoryEngine undertray loose

  4. Pass178,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    178,818 miles
    Test number
    356230152184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail178,818 miles (+3,337)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,818 miles
    Test number
    537483753133
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass175,481 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    175,481 miles
    Test number
    111388547549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail175,449 miles (+1,080)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,449 miles
    Test number
    860764878774
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass174,369 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    174,369 miles
    Test number
    757720284743
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail174,367 miles (+2,804)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,367 miles
    Test number
    987946473522
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper loose

  10. Pass171,563 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    171,563 miles
    Test number
    147139132935
    • MinorNearside All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some testable items
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing on screen but not adversely effecting drivers view of the road

  11. Fail171,563 miles (+4,603)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,563 miles
    Test number
    903734384108
    • MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some testable items
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing on screen but not adversely effecting drivers view of the road

  12. Pass166,960 miles (+5,257)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    166,960 miles
    Test number
    646565536497
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some testable items
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Reverse lights not working

  13. Pass161,703 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    161,703 miles
    Test number
    129655409490
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some testable items
    • AdvisoryWipers smearing on screen but not effecting drivers view of the road

  14. Fail161,703 miles (+5,344)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,703 miles
    Test number
    255735907218
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some testable items
    • AdvisoryWipers smearing on screen but not effecting drivers view of the road

  15. Pass156,359 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    156,359 miles
    Test number
    104811475672
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryAll outer tyre sidewalls perished
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to engine and under car

  16. Fail156,359 miles (+9,330)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,359 miles
    Test number
    428535077032
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryAll outer tyre sidewalls perished
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to engine and under car

  17. Pass147,029 miles (+4,408)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    147,029 miles
    Test number
    531436749413
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryAnti-slip provision worn
    • AdvisoryOffside front wiper arm appears to be bent

  18. Pass142,621 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    142,621 miles
    Test number
    267990164228
    • NoteRear side marker lamps not working

  19. Fail142,621 miles (+7,347)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,621 miles
    Test number
    355649154479
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteRear side marker lamps not working

  20. Pass135,274 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    135,274 miles
    Test number
    317440773431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail135,273 miles (+10,541)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,273 miles
    Test number
    278572963296
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  22. Pass124,732 miles (+10,805)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    124,732 miles
    Test number
    988704762214
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass113,927 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    113,927 miles
    Test number
    108315761251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail113,905 miles (+13,092)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,905 miles
    Test number
    345214661453
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  25. Pass100,813 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    100,813 miles
    Test number
    782549750296
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)

  26. Fail100,813 miles (+12,017)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,813 miles
    Test number
    861749250266
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)

  27. Pass88,796 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    88,796 miles
    Test number
    191011669215
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Fail88,796 miles (+14,645)4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,796 miles
    Test number
    471171069242
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass74,151 miles (+14,042)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    74,151 miles
    Test number
    453667868209
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEvidence of Nearside front tyre fouling inner wing when on left full lock.

  30. Pass60,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    60,109 miles
    Test number
    184451267257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail60,109 miles (+14,377)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,109 miles
    Test number
    190340967283
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  32. Pass45,732 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    45,732 miles
    Test number
    370289946466
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on outer edges

Questions about V721 GBY

Does V721 GBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V721 GBY expired on 24 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V721 GBY?
The MOT on V721 GBY expired on 24 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V721 GBY done?
V721 GBY was recorded at 188,921 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2024, an average of 7,859 miles a year.
Has V721 GBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V721 GBY has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on V721 GBY 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 V721 GBY find?
V721 GBY passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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