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Volvo V40

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,588 cc

Y248 NCAMOT history

Y248 NCA is a silver petrol Volvo V40 first used on 5 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 31 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 34 MOT tests, with 178,313 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Mar 2025
Mileage
178,313 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2024
MOT tests
34
19 passed · 15 failed
Per year
6,880 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y248 NCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,588 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y248 NCA was last recorded at 178,313 miles on 27 Mar 2024, 6,766 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,547 miles · 30 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
6,766 miles
Average per year
6,880 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 178,313 miles
  • 2023 – 171,547 miles
  • 2022 – 164,747 miles
  • 2021 – 156,751 miles
  • 2020 – 148,846 miles
  • 2019 – 144,629 miles
  • 2018 – 139,229 miles
  • 2017 – 130,817 miles
  • 2016 – 123,058 miles
  • 2015 – 117,380 miles
  • 2014 – 111,508 miles
  • 2013 – 102,390 miles
  • 2011 – 93,077 miles
  • 2010 – 84,428 miles
  • 2009 – 76,725 miles
  • 2008 – 70,007 miles
  • 2007 – 63,703 miles
  • 2006 – 58,345 miles
  • 2005 – 51,332 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,313 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight Water Damage (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside Front Inner Rear Wish Bone Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

34 tests since 12 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,313 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    178,313 miles
    Test number
    586346474823
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight Water Damage (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside Front Inner Rear Wish Bone Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail178,313 miles (+6,766)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,313 miles
    Test number
    246243378160
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight Water Damage (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside Front Inner Rear Wish Bone Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass171,547 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    171,547 miles
    Test number
    651075300180
    • AdvisoryFuel Tank saddle strap corroded, but not weakened
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail171,547 miles (+6,800)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,547 miles
    Test number
    248329975634
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Tank saddle strap corroded, but not weakened
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass164,747 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    164,747 miles
    Test number
    701738278139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail164,740 miles (+7,989)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,740 miles
    Test number
    508772494419
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips on windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass156,751 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    156,751 miles
    Test number
    541662605577
    • 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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

  8. Fail156,744 miles (+7,898)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,744 miles
    Test number
    609948369983
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
    • 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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

  9. Pass148,846 miles (+4,217)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    148,846 miles
    Test number
    637779052189
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass144,629 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    144,629 miles
    Test number
    351648652413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail144,626 miles (+5,397)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,626 miles
    Test number
    640831888989
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass139,229 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    139,229 miles
    Test number
    561236509823
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres have age related cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail139,229 miles (+8,412)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,229 miles
    Test number
    797077888605
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres have age related cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass130,817 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    130,817 miles
    Test number
    352582421529
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  15. Fail130,817 miles (+7,759)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,817 miles
    Test number
    456366322984
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  16. Pass123,058 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    123,058 miles
    Test number
    753434437158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake back plates corroded
    • AdvisorySmall chip center windscreen

  17. Fail123,055 miles (+5,675)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,055 miles
    Test number
    778479738048
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake back plates corroded
    • AdvisorySmall chip center windscreen

  18. Pass117,380 miles (+5,872)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    117,380 miles
    Test number
    577277385076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass111,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    111,508 miles
    Test number
    318491094083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail111,508 miles (+79)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,508 miles
    Test number
    615611594031
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  21. Fail111,429 miles (+9,039)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,429 miles
    Test number
    848087084092
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass102,390 miles (+93)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    102,390 miles
    Test number
    966329453096
    • NoteAir bag light on

  23. Fail102,297 miles (+9,220)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,297 miles
    Test number
    628782053083
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  24. Pass93,077 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    93,077 miles
    Test number
    646483381276
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outer wall wearing
    • NoteOffside wiper spindle worn

  25. Fail93,077 miles (+8,649)1 dangerous3 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,077 miles
    Test number
    996953181245
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outer wall wearing
    • NoteOffside front bumper light not working
    • NoteOffside wiper spindle worn

  26. Fail84,428 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,428 miles
    Test number
    172682970277
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Pass84,428 miles (+7,703)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    84,428 miles
    Test number
    574292470293
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  28. Pass76,725 miles (+6,718)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    76,725 miles
    Test number
    322680189254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  29. Fail70,007 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,007 miles
    Test number
    184225978235
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  30. Pass70,007 miles (+6,304)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    70,007 miles
    Test number
    841975878252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass63,703 miles (+5,358)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    63,703 miles
    Test number
    904273687231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass58,345 miles (+7,013)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    58,345 miles
    Test number
    472230386270
    • NoteN/s/f tyre starting to wear on outer edge

  33. Fail51,332 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,332 miles
    Test number
    124965385294
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  34. Pass51,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    51,332 miles
    Test number
    850095585272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y248 NCA

Does Y248 NCA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y248 NCA expired on 31 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y248 NCA?
The MOT on Y248 NCA expired on 31 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y248 NCA done?
Y248 NCA was recorded at 178,313 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2024, an average of 6,880 miles a year.
Has Y248 NCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y248 NCA has failed 15 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on Y248 NCA 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 Y248 NCA find?
Y248 NCA passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2024 with 5 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight water damage; nearside front lower anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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