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Volvo S40

Beige · Petrol · 2001 · 1,783 cc

Y242 VESMOT history

Y242 VES is a beige petrol Volvo S40 first used on 21 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 17 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 101,549 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Nov 2022
Mileage
101,549 mi
At MOT on 9 Nov 2021
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,273 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y242 VES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,783 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
21 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
9 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y242 VES was last recorded at 101,549 miles on 9 Nov 2021, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,548 miles · 8 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,273 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 101,549 miles
  • 2020 – 96,971 miles
  • 2019 – 91,479 miles
  • 2018 – 87,221 miles
  • 2017 – 84,214 miles
  • 2016 – 81,973 miles
  • 2015 – 76,552 miles
  • 2014 – 72,282 miles
  • 2013 – 68,399 miles
  • 2012 – 63,182 miles
  • 2011 – 57,913 miles
  • 2010 – 52,101 miles
  • 2009 – 46,235 miles
  • 2008 – 42,561 miles
  • 2007 – 39,877 miles
  • 2006 – 34,334 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,549 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Underside of vehicle corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,549 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    101,549 miles
    Test number
    470195682042
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Fail101,548 miles (+4,577)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,548 miles
    Test number
    922958504259
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring fouling body slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass96,971 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    96,971 miles
    Test number
    887507746482
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  4. Fail96,967 miles (+5,488)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,967 miles
    Test number
    898729067994
    • MajorEmissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  5. Pass91,479 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    91,479 miles
    Test number
    244078848805
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail91,474 miles (+4,253)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,474 miles
    Test number
    646889220760
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass87,221 miles (+3,007)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    87,221 miles
    Test number
    572673847100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass84,214 miles (+2,241)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    84,214 miles
    Test number
    846012112173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass81,973 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    81,973 miles
    Test number
    835051151126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail81,973 miles (+5,421)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,973 miles
    Test number
    292323402706
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  11. Pass76,552 miles (+4,270)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    76,552 miles
    Test number
    739514655195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass72,282 miles (+3,883)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    72,282 miles
    Test number
    737919144184
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass68,399 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    68,399 miles
    Test number
    138026453167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail68,399 miles (+5,217)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,399 miles
    Test number
    579675653139
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass63,182 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    63,182 miles
    Test number
    626068452199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail63,182 miles (+5,269)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,182 miles
    Test number
    886487852118
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass57,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    57,913 miles
    Test number
    136735891067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail57,913 miles (+5,812)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,913 miles
    Test number
    797794091027
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass52,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    52,101 miles
    Test number
    253818480001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail52,101 miles (+5,866)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,101 miles
    Test number
    583954280060
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteFront tyre tread depth getting near limit

  21. Pass46,235 miles (+3,674)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    46,235 miles
    Test number
    774674659049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,561 miles (+2,684)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    42,561 miles
    Test number
    371033948082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,877 miles (+5,543)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    39,877 miles
    Test number
    772673447034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    34,334 miles
    Test number
    663316846052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y242 VES

Does Y242 VES currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y242 VES expired on 17 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y242 VES?
The MOT on Y242 VES expired on 17 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y242 VES done?
Y242 VES was recorded at 101,549 miles at its MOT on 9 Nov 2021, an average of 4,273 miles a year.
Has Y242 VES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y242 VES has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on Y242 VES 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 Y242 VES find?
Y242 VES passed its latest MOT on 9 Nov 2021 with 1 advisory: offside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule.

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