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Volvo S40

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,588 cc

Y251 HDWMOT history

Y251 HDW is a blue petrol Volvo S40 first used on 30 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 1 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 41,526 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Aug 2026
Mileage
41,526 mi
At MOT on 2 Aug 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,324 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y251 HDW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,588 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y251 HDW was last recorded at 41,526 miles on 2 Aug 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,526 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,324 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 41,526 miles
  • 2024 – 33,119 miles
  • 2021 – 32,337 miles
  • 2020 – 32,293 miles
  • 2019 – 31,994 miles
  • 2018 – 31,700 miles
  • 2017 – 31,062 miles
  • 2016 – 30,404 miles
  • 2015 – 29,566 miles
  • 2014 – 28,471 miles
  • 2013 – 27,375 miles
  • 2012 – 26,161 miles
  • 2011 – 24,806 miles
  • 2010 – 23,624 miles
  • 2009 – 22,165 miles
  • 2008 – 20,536 miles
  • 2007 – 18,391 miles
  • 2006 – 15,738 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,526 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,526 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    41,526 miles
    Test number
    994040756864
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail41,526 miles (+8,407)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,526 miles
    Test number
    257703957777
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb receiver is insecure in headlight unable to get image pattern (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass33,119 miles (+782)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    33,119 miles
    Test number
    657147810207
    • AdvisoryFront tyres perishing and cracked

  4. Pass32,337 miles (+44)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    32,337 miles
    Test number
    409088104198
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass32,293 miles (+299)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    32,293 miles
    Test number
    219724848416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass31,994 miles (+294)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    31,994 miles
    Test number
    805556428757
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass31,700 miles (+638)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    31,700 miles
    Test number
    516469234657
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  8. Pass31,062 miles (+658)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    31,062 miles
    Test number
    790481963777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass30,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    30,404 miles
    Test number
    976684225274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail30,404 miles (+838)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,404 miles
    Test number
    318071735904
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  11. Pass29,566 miles (+1,095)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    29,566 miles
    Test number
    636700835051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass28,471 miles (+1,096)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    28,471 miles
    Test number
    547445834082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass27,375 miles (+1,214)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    27,375 miles
    Test number
    317289933029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail26,161 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,161 miles
    Test number
    435926022018
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  15. Pass26,161 miles (+1,355)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    26,161 miles
    Test number
    469656022022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,806 miles (+1,182)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    24,806 miles
    Test number
    767285821000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass23,624 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    23,624 miles
    Test number
    142088420065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail23,610 miles (+1,445)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,610 miles
    Test number
    640061720024
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  19. Pass22,165 miles (+1,629)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    22,165 miles
    Test number
    231340229093
    • NoteNearside front inner cv gaiter leaking
    • NoteWear on outer edge nearside rear tyre

  20. Pass20,536 miles (+2,145)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    20,536 miles
    Test number
    530329728029
    • NoteCovers fitted to outer sills unable to check fully

  21. Pass18,391 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    18,391 miles
    Test number
    144687037468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail18,391 miles (+2,653)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,391 miles
    Test number
    802187237080
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  23. Pass15,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    15,738 miles
    Test number
    753159536095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y251 HDW

Does Y251 HDW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y251 HDW expired on 1 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y251 HDW?
The MOT on Y251 HDW expired on 1 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y251 HDW done?
Y251 HDW was recorded at 41,526 miles at its MOT on 2 Aug 2025, an average of 1,324 miles a year.
Has Y251 HDW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y251 HDW has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on Y251 HDW 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 Y251 HDW find?
Y251 HDW passed its latest MOT on 2 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect: nearside rear inner position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning.

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