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Volvo S40

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 1,948 cc

Y215 WGCMOT history

Y215 WGC is a grey petrol Volvo S40 first used on 27 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 5 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 98,420 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Sept 2023
Mileage
98,420 mi
At MOT on 6 Sept 2022
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,128 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y215 WGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,948 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y215 WGC was last recorded at 98,420 miles on 6 Sept 2022, 2,119 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,301 miles · 26 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
2,119 miles
Average per year
3,128 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 98,420 miles
  • 2021 – 96,301 miles
  • 2020 – 93,104 miles
  • 2019 – 88,661 miles
  • 2018 – 83,850 miles
  • 2017 – 82,543 miles
  • 2016 – 80,524 miles
  • 2015 – 78,450 miles
  • 2014 – 77,108 miles
  • 2013 – 74,686 miles
  • 2012 – 72,868 miles
  • 2011 – 69,745 miles
  • 2010 – 65,707 miles
  • 2009 – 59,935 miles
  • 2008 – 55,386 miles
  • 2007 – 51,417 miles
  • 2006 – 48,003 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,420 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition (corroded) and exhaust clamp nearly corroded away
  • AdvisoryFront brake pads appear low
  • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle
  • AdvisoryRear brake backing plates corroded/sharp edges/loose
  • AdvisoryUnder bonnet heat/sound cover loose

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 24 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,420 miles4 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    98,420 miles
    Test number
    826023493698
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition (corroded) and exhaust clamp nearly corroded away
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads appear low
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryRear brake backing plates corroded/sharp edges/loose
    • AdvisoryUnder bonnet heat/sound cover loose

  2. Fail98,419 miles (+2,118)2 major4 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,419 miles
    Test number
    371552761968
    • MajorFront Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition (corroded) and exhaust clamp nearly corroded away
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads appear low
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryRear brake backing plates corroded/sharp edges/loose
    • AdvisoryUnder bonnet heat/sound cover loose

  3. Pass96,301 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    96,301 miles
    Test number
    711996894149
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak hose between expansion tank to radiator split
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres wearing at edges
    • AdvisoryAll shock absorbers have corrosion to casings
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded in places

  4. Fail96,301 miles (+3,197)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,301 miles
    Test number
    164976280373
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak hose between expansion tank to radiator split
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres wearing at edges
    • AdvisoryAll shock absorbers have corrosion to casings
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded in places

  5. Pass93,104 miles (+4,443)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    93,104 miles
    Test number
    243897808722
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat belt fraying slightly
    • AdvisoryStone chips in windscreen

  6. Pass88,661 miles (+4,811)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    88,661 miles
    Test number
    676671635427
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorbers damp
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre badly blocking towards inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorbers, casings corroded
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted so unable to fully assess the condition of outer sills

  7. Pass83,850 miles (+1,307)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    83,850 miles
    Test number
    435745690768
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass82,543 miles (+2,019)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    82,543 miles
    Test number
    834726347321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass80,524 miles (+2,074)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    80,524 miles
    Test number
    617549934532
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded at the joint

  10. Pass78,450 miles (+1,342)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    78,450 miles
    Test number
    729540215210
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded at joint

  11. Pass77,108 miles (+2,422)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    77,108 miles
    Test number
    716295704269
    • NoteAdvise corrsion rear exhaust

  12. Pass74,686 miles (+1,818)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    74,686 miles
    Test number
    136116403203
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAdvise plastic outer sill covers fitted

  13. Pass72,868 miles (+3,123)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    72,868 miles
    Test number
    339846102219
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass69,745 miles (+4,038)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    69,745 miles
    Test number
    766126501202
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  15. Pass65,707 miles (+5,772)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    65,707 miles
    Test number
    932650910230
    • NoteFront discs wearing

  16. Fail59,935 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,935 miles
    Test number
    831938509288
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  17. Pass59,935 miles (+4,549)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    59,935 miles
    Test number
    924548909204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,386 miles (+3,969)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    55,386 miles
    Test number
    361657208200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,417 miles (+3,414)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    51,417 miles
    Test number
    342551317492
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass48,003 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    48,003 miles
    Test number
    582555806260
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y215 WGC

Does Y215 WGC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y215 WGC expired on 5 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y215 WGC?
The MOT on Y215 WGC expired on 5 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y215 WGC done?
Y215 WGC was recorded at 98,420 miles at its MOT on 6 Sept 2022, an average of 3,128 miles a year.
Has Y215 WGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y215 WGC has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on Y215 WGC 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 Y215 WGC find?
Y215 WGC passed its latest MOT on 6 Sept 2022 with 4 minor defects and 12 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 13 more.

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