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Volvo V40

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,783 cc

Y226 PLLMOT history

Y226 PLL is a blue petrol Volvo V40 first used on 31 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 108,587 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
108,587 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,897 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y226 PLL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,783 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y226 PLL was last recorded at 108,587 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 408 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,179 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
408 miles
Average per year
3,897 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,587 miles
  • 2025 – 108,179 miles
  • 2024 – 106,820 miles
  • 2023 – 106,193 miles
  • 2022 – 104,137 miles
  • 2021 – 102,315 miles
  • 2019 – 100,021 miles
  • 2018 – 97,040 miles
  • 2017 – 95,208 miles
  • 2016 – 93,872 miles
  • 2015 – 91,341 miles
  • 2014 – 89,265 miles
  • 2013 – 85,255 miles
  • 2012 – 81,710 miles
  • 2011 – 78,205 miles
  • 2010 – 72,712 miles
  • 2009 – 63,133 miles
  • 2008 – 52,125 miles
  • 2007 – 40,787 miles
  • 2006 – 30,543 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,587 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Light cluster cracked
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both, slightly (1.1.11 (c))

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear lamp broken

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,587 miles (+408)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    108,587 miles
    Test number
    471478880250
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Light cluster cracked
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both, slightly (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass108,179 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    108,179 miles
    Test number
    130179231593
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail108,179 miles (+1,359)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,179 miles
    Test number
    505648196459
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass106,820 miles (+627)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    106,820 miles
    Test number
    589661793620
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension bushes worn and perished

  5. Pass106,193 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    106,193 miles
    Test number
    790114617750
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box joint very corroded and weak

  6. Fail106,193 miles (+2,056)1 repaired2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,193 miles
    Test number
    329774137117
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box joint very corroded and weak

  7. Pass104,137 miles (+1,822)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    104,137 miles
    Test number
    368021657154
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both, slightly (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass102,315 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    102,315 miles
    Test number
    572511664351
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail102,315 miles (+2,294)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,315 miles
    Test number
    545964668546
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass100,021 miles (+2,981)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    100,021 miles
    Test number
    391661358875
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, losing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box joint looks weak/corroding

  11. Pass97,040 miles (+1,832)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    97,040 miles
    Test number
    811359796438
    • AdvisoryCentre to rear exhaust box joint
    • AdvisoryEML is on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass95,208 miles (+1,336)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    95,208 miles
    Test number
    881098196864
    • AdvisoryEML is on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass93,872 miles (+2,531)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    93,872 miles
    Test number
    965941915719
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box joint corroding (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear no plate slightly deteriorated

  14. Pass91,341 miles (+83)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    91,341 miles
    Test number
    818446041505
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp cracked

  15. Pass91,258 miles (+1,993)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    91,258 miles
    Test number
    397697995174
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass89,265 miles (+4,010)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    89,265 miles
    Test number
    635475784188
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass85,255 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    85,255 miles
    Test number
    439673193148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Fail85,255 miles (+3,545)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,255 miles
    Test number
    257383193108
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass81,710 miles (+3,505)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    81,710 miles
    Test number
    185273892193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteRear suspension joint bushes splitting/perishing

  20. Pass78,205 miles (+5,493)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    78,205 miles
    Test number
    237421001226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass72,712 miles (+9,579)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    72,712 miles
    Test number
    364427500216
    • NoteFront discs worn

  22. Pass63,133 miles (+11,008)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    63,133 miles
    Test number
    740246309223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail52,125 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,125 miles
    Test number
    342890908423
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass52,125 miles (+11,338)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    52,125 miles
    Test number
    712660208255
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass40,787 miles (+10,244)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    40,787 miles
    Test number
    284447187159
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass30,543 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    30,543 miles
    Test number
    624918506201
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y226 PLL

Does Y226 PLL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y226 PLL is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y226 PLL?
The MOT on Y226 PLL is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y226 PLL done?
Y226 PLL was recorded at 108,587 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 3,897 miles a year.
Has Y226 PLL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y226 PLL has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on Y226 PLL 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 Y226 PLL find?
Y226 PLL passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear inner light cluster cracked, and 1 more.

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