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Volvo V40

Red · Diesel · 2015 · 1,969 cc

Y14 DRAMOT history

Y14 DRA is a red diesel Volvo V40 first used on 9 Oct 2015. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2027 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 163,195 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

Y14 DRA red Volvo V40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V40, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2027
Mileage
163,195 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
12,329 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y14 DRA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,969 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
9 Oct 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y14 DRA was last recorded at 163,195 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 8,188 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,007 miles · 28 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
8,188 miles
Average per year
12,329 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,195 miles
  • 2025 – 155,007 miles
  • 2024 – 140,593 miles
  • 2023 – 128,788 miles
  • 2022 – 115,840 miles
  • 2021 – 102,400 miles
  • 2020 – 88,587 miles
  • 2019 – 75,916 miles
  • 2018 – 64,635 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,195 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust heat shield loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 22 Oct 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,195 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    163,195 miles
    Test number
    600567851147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail163,194 miles (+8,187)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,194 miles
    Test number
    419022101589
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass155,007 miles (+206)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    155,007 miles
    Test number
    824468178767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail154,801 miles (+14,208)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,801 miles
    Test number
    727828164319
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass140,593 miles (+11,805)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    140,593 miles
    Test number
    107104549597
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  6. Pass128,788 miles (+406)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    128,788 miles
    Test number
    994170530518
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose

  7. Fail128,382 miles (+12,542)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,382 miles
    Test number
    215574556374
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose

  8. Pass115,840 miles (+13,440)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    115,840 miles
    Test number
    973682543999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass102,400 miles (+13,813)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    102,400 miles
    Test number
    171385024757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass88,587 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    88,587 miles
    Test number
    627854545019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  11. Fail88,587 miles (+12,671)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,587 miles
    Test number
    496463914541
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  12. Pass75,916 miles (+11,281)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    75,916 miles
    Test number
    345852810172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass64,635 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    64,635 miles
    Test number
    735647503404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail64,631 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,631 miles
    Test number
    515103516823
    • DangerousOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Questions about Y14 DRA

Does Y14 DRA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y14 DRA is valid until 27 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y14 DRA?
The MOT on Y14 DRA is valid until 27 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y14 DRA done?
Y14 DRA was recorded at 163,195 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 12,329 miles a year.
Has Y14 DRA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y14 DRA has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on Y14 DRA 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 Y14 DRA find?
Y14 DRA passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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