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Volvo V40

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,783 cc

Y254 JTAMOT history

Y254 JTA is a red petrol Volvo V40 first used on 28 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 118,491 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
118,491 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,693 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y254 JTA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,783 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y254 JTA was last recorded at 118,491 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,481 miles · 13 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
3,693 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,491 miles
  • 2025 – 115,815 miles
  • 2024 – 113,058 miles
  • 2023 – 111,077 miles
  • 2022 – 108,772 miles
  • 2021 – 106,341 miles
  • 2020 – 104,293 miles
  • 2019 – 103,077 miles
  • 2018 – 101,515 miles
  • 2017 – 99,590 miles
  • 2016 – 98,010 miles
  • 2015 – 96,118 miles
  • 2014 – 93,226 miles
  • 2013 – 89,563 miles
  • 2012 – 85,625 miles
  • 2011 – 80,679 miles
  • 2010 – 77,609 miles
  • 2009 – 66,072 miles
  • 2008 – 61,276 miles
  • 2007 – 54,408 miles
  • 2006 – 45,129 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,491 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened strut top bearing rough (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front top strut mounting noisey

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front tyre perrished and cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front tyre outer wall damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

33 tests since 5 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,491 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    118,491 miles
    Test number
    512790207043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened strut top bearing rough (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail118,481 miles (+2,666)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,481 miles
    Test number
    938126386143
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened strut top bearing rough (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass115,815 miles (+2,757)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    115,815 miles
    Test number
    657957008519
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes greased
    • AdvisoryFuel lines greased

  4. Pass113,058 miles (+1,981)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    113,058 miles
    Test number
    337073800768
    • AdvisoryFuel lines / brake pipes greased

  5. Pass111,077 miles (+2,305)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    111,077 miles
    Test number
    819829860612
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass108,772 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    108,772 miles
    Test number
    762407026916
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Fail108,766 miles (+2,425)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,766 miles
    Test number
    567958244547
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Oil leaking excessively from transmission cv boot (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass106,341 miles (+2,048)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    106,341 miles
    Test number
    425054407214
    • AdvisoryOffside Front badly cracking plus perished
    • AdvisoryFront brake pipes corroded

  9. Pass104,293 miles (+1,216)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    104,293 miles
    Test number
    422056718593
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre starting to go out of shape 195/60/15
    • AdvisoryBoth rear chassis corroded

  10. Pass103,077 miles (+1,562)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    103,077 miles
    Test number
    762297818778
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear tyres slightley perrished

  11. Pass101,515 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    101,515 miles
    Test number
    250493519914
    • AdvisoryNearside Front top strut mounting noisey
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perrished and cracked

  12. Fail101,495 miles (+1,905)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,495 miles
    Test number
    718930403939
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front top strut mounting noisey
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perrished and cracked

  13. Pass99,590 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    99,590 miles
    Test number
    588812191078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer wall damaged

  14. Fail99,590 miles (+1,580)1 dangerous6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,590 miles
    Test number
    376719897430
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged hose burst (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer wall damaged
    • AdvisoryBrakes not tessted

  15. Pass98,010 miles (+1,892)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    98,010 miles
    Test number
    995154029521
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on side wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pipe corroded

  16. Pass96,118 miles (+2,892)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    96,118 miles
    Test number
    647526905284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass93,226 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    93,226 miles
    Test number
    366630524221
    • NoteN/s/f tyre badly perished.
    • NoteN/s/r tyre badly perished.

  18. Fail93,226 miles (+3,663)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,226 miles
    Test number
    605330024285
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteFuel filter corroded.
    • NoteN/s/f tyre badly perished.
    • NoteN/s/r tyre badly perished.

  19. Pass89,563 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    89,563 miles
    Test number
    575360793232
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteFront and rear suspension components corroded
    • NoteN/s/r tyre outer side wall perrished
    • NoteO/s/f slight cuts and scuffing outer side wall
    • NoteSlight corrosion on floor pans

  20. Fail89,563 miles (+3,938)9 failures7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,563 miles
    Test number
    516380693205
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteFront and rear suspension components corroded
    • NoteFront brake pads visually low
    • NoteN/s/r tyre outer side wall perrished
    • NoteO/s/f slight cuts and scuffing outer side wall
    • NoteSlight corrosion on floor pans
    • NoteVarious marks and scratches vehicle and alloys

  21. Pass85,625 miles2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    85,625 miles
    Test number
    659583892236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteAirbag system malfunction warning light on
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteOil residue on engine and gearbox
    • NoteSercive warning light on
    • NoteSurface corrossion on brake and fuel pipes

  22. Fail85,625 miles (+4,946)3 failures2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,625 miles
    Test number
    818643592273
    • FailureNearside Front Upper 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteAirbag system malfunction warning light on
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteOil residue on engine and gearbox
    • NoteSercive warning light on
    • NoteSurface corrossion on brake and fuel pipes

  23. Fail80,679 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,679 miles
    Test number
    395777871406
    • Repaired at testFront Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass80,679 miles (+3,070)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    80,679 miles
    Test number
    457287471225
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Fail77,609 miles5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,609 miles
    Test number
    381187670243
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  26. Pass77,609 miles (+11,537)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    77,609 miles
    Test number
    853067070204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass66,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    66,072 miles
    Test number
    340895889246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail66,072 miles (+4,796)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,072 miles
    Test number
    933905889277
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  29. Fail61,276 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,276 miles
    Test number
    280080278241
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAir bag light on and covers fitted on outter sills and child seat fitted on n/s/r

  30. Pass61,276 miles (+6,868)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    61,276 miles
    Test number
    381720278460
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAir bag light on and covers fitted on outter sills and child seat fitted on n/s/r

  31. Pass54,408 miles (+9,279)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    54,408 miles
    Test number
    263428367294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass45,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    45,129 miles
    Test number
    694808876288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail45,129 miles3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,129 miles
    Test number
    341078776261
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low slight blow on front exhaust

Questions about Y254 JTA

Does Y254 JTA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y254 JTA is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y254 JTA?
The MOT on Y254 JTA is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y254 JTA done?
Y254 JTA was recorded at 118,491 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 3,693 miles a year.
Has Y254 JTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y254 JTA has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on Y254 JTA 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 Y254 JTA find?
Y254 JTA passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front upper macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened strut top bearing rough.

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