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Volvo S40

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,783 cc

Y243 MUBMOT history

Y243 MUB is a silver petrol Volvo S40 first used on 30 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 24 Feb 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 135,138 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Feb 2026
Mileage
135,138 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,869 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y243 MUB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,783 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y243 MUB was last recorded at 135,138 miles on 25 Feb 2025, 30 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,108 miles · 19 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
30 miles
Average per year
4,869 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,138 miles
  • 2024 – 135,108 miles
  • 2022 – 133,266 miles
  • 2021 – 131,911 miles
  • 2020 – 131,431 miles
  • 2019 – 129,959 miles
  • 2018 – 128,362 miles
  • 2017 – 125,490 miles
  • 2015 – 122,979 miles
  • 2014 – 117,970 miles
  • 2013 – 112,679 miles
  • 2012 – 104,060 miles
  • 2011 – 95,478 miles
  • 2010 – 85,817 miles
  • 2009 – 77,694 miles
  • 2008 – 71,818 miles
  • 2007 – 63,154 miles
  • 2006 – 49,675 miles
  • 2005 – 39,022 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,138 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • All underside of the car corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 31 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,138 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    135,138 miles
    Test number
    680372315168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass135,108 miles (+1,842)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    135,108 miles
    Test number
    654434780957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass133,266 miles (+1,355)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    133,266 miles
    Test number
    305781375920
    • AdvisoryAll rear supension bushes perishing and worn
  4. Pass131,911 miles (+480)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    131,911 miles
    Test number
    466036031726
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perishing
    • AdvisoryAll underside of the car corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
  5. Pass131,431 miles (+1,472)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    131,431 miles
    Test number
    780329426207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass129,959 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    129,959 miles
    Test number
    262116106832
    • AdvisoryAll underside of the car corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Fail129,959 miles (+1,597)3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,959 miles
    Test number
    251348784138
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll underside of the car corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass128,362 miles (+2,872)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    128,362 miles
    Test number
    884125921912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass125,490 miles (+2,511)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    125,490 miles
    Test number
    838644253036
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake back plate corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light unit cracked
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
  10. Pass122,979 miles (+5,009)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    122,979 miles
    Test number
    146260723397
    • AdvisoryBoth front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres just legal and treads cracking
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges and treads cracking
  11. Pass117,970 miles (+5,291)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    117,970 miles
    Test number
    298784104308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass112,679 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    112,679 miles
    Test number
    437633703327
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  13. Fail112,679 miles (+8,619)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,679 miles
    Test number
    588744693266
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  14. Pass104,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    104,060 miles
    Test number
    838016782298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail104,060 miles (+8,582)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,060 miles
    Test number
    365756882491
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear lamp damaged
  16. Pass95,478 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    95,478 miles
    Test number
    479676001312
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAirbag light on
  17. Fail95,478 miles (+9,661)2 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,478 miles
    Test number
    958906101375
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteNearside rear secondary sidelight bulb inoperative
    • NoteRear brake discs excessively corroded
  18. Pass85,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2011
    Odometer
    85,817 miles
    Test number
    193955840150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail85,817 miles (+8,123)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,817 miles
    Test number
    541375640151
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
  20. Pass77,694 miles (+5,876)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2010
    Odometer
    77,694 miles
    Test number
    594270949186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass71,818 miles (+8,664)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    71,818 miles
    Test number
    150192348177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass63,154 miles (+13,479)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    63,154 miles
    Test number
    553288627198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass49,675 miles (+10,653)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    49,675 miles
    Test number
    202164946103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass39,022 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2006
    Odometer
    39,022 miles
    Test number
    393341155154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y243 MUB

Does Y243 MUB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y243 MUB expired on 24 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y243 MUB?
The MOT on Y243 MUB expired on 24 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y243 MUB done?
Y243 MUB was recorded at 135,138 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2025, an average of 4,869 miles a year.
Has Y243 MUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y243 MUB has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on Y243 MUB 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 Y243 MUB find?
Y243 MUB passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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