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Volvo S40

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,948 cc

Y226 UBPMOT history

Y226 UBP is a green petrol Volvo S40 first used on 29 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 119,831 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
119,831 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,775 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y226 UBP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,948 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y226 UBP was last recorded at 119,831 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 May 2018: 70,870 miles, lower than 80,593 miles on 25 Apr 2018.

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
119,830 miles · 12 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,775 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 119,831 miles
  • 2024 – 106,971 miles
  • 2023 – 98,473 miles
  • 2022 – 93,954 miles
  • 2021 – 86,407 miles
  • 2020 – 82,680 miles
  • 2019 – 74,680 miles
  • 2018 – 70,870 miles
  • 2017 – 67,467 miles
  • 2016 – 62,477 miles
  • 2015 – 55,484 miles
  • 2014 – 51,471 miles
  • 2013 – 48,669 miles
  • 2012 – 44,935 miles
  • 2009 – 43,255 miles
  • 2008 – 39,479 miles
  • 2007 – 29,096 miles
  • 2006 – 24,562 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,831 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Body component slightly loose bonnet (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded insecure & temp repair
  • AdvisoryHandbrake travel
  • AdvisoryMil light on

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.

  • Underbody corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive gear box /drive shaft area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 9 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,831 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    119,831 miles
    Test number
    862706109276
    • AdvisoryFront Body component slightly loose bonnet (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded insecure & temp repair
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel
    • AdvisoryMil light on

  2. Fail119,830 miles (+12,859)2 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,830 miles
    Test number
    594618835883
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  3. Pass106,971 miles (+8,498)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    106,971 miles
    Test number
    309889340190
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass98,473 miles (+4,519)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    98,473 miles
    Test number
    781648446501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass93,954 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    93,954 miles
    Test number
    631903439600
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  6. Fail93,951 miles (+7,544)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,951 miles
    Test number
    292483702537
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  7. Pass86,407 miles (+3,727)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    86,407 miles
    Test number
    829708765606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass82,680 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    82,680 miles
    Test number
    903283954760
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box /drive shaft area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail82,680 miles (+8,000)2 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,680 miles
    Test number
    191413980123
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe started to leak during RBT ( pipe at the nearside of fuel tank ) (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction items in view (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords + bald inner tread & perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre tread 3mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box /drive shaft area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass74,680 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    74,680 miles
    Test number
    611664725606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail74,669 miles (+3,799)1 dangerous10 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,669 miles
    Test number
    729721909323
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  12. Pass70,870 miles (-9,723)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    70,870 miles
    Test number
    833590592367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail80,593 miles (+13,126)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,593 miles
    Test number
    488801163944
    • FailureFront registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

  14. Pass67,467 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    67,467 miles
    Test number
    505078477151
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail67,467 miles (+4,990)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,467 miles
    Test number
    910579623734
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass62,477 miles (+223)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    62,477 miles
    Test number
    473679432188
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded rear of front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail62,254 miles5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,254 miles
    Test number
    626283583438
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low reflector loose inside (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded rear of front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

  18. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    236075515105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail55,484 miles (+4,013)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,484 miles
    Test number
    236444415193
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass51,471 miles (+2,802)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    51,471 miles
    Test number
    709432304183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass48,669 miles (+3,734)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    48,669 miles
    Test number
    688471703190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,935 miles (+1,680)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    44,935 miles
    Test number
    268447302136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,255 miles (+3,776)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    43,255 miles
    Test number
    432380659479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail39,479 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,479 miles
    Test number
    332913058318
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  25. Pass39,479 miles (+5,072)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    39,479 miles
    Test number
    584013158339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass34,407 miles (+5,311)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    34,407 miles
    Test number
    941443908042
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NotePark brake lever slightly high

  27. Pass29,096 miles (+4,534)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    29,096 miles
    Test number
    531605607069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass24,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    24,562 miles
    Test number
    122009006437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y226 UBP

Does Y226 UBP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y226 UBP is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y226 UBP?
The MOT on Y226 UBP is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y226 UBP done?
Y226 UBP was recorded at 119,831 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 4,775 miles a year.
Has Y226 UBP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y226 UBP has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on Y226 UBP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 May 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y226 UBP find?
Y226 UBP passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: front body component slightly loose bonnet; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; rear fuel pipe/s corroded insecure & temp repair, and 2 more.

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