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Volvo S40

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,783 cc

Y261 VESMOT history

Y261 VES is a black petrol Volvo S40 first used on 22 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 13 Jun 2023 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 158,622 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Jun 2023
Mileage
158,622 mi
At MOT on 14 Jun 2022
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,582 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y261 VES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,783 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
22 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y261 VES was last recorded at 158,622 miles on 14 Jun 2022, 3,570 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,052 miles · 15 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
3,570 miles
Average per year
5,582 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 158,622 miles
  • 2021 – 155,052 miles
  • 2020 – 151,299 miles
  • 2019 – 146,840 miles
  • 2018 – 142,142 miles
  • 2017 – 135,119 miles
  • 2016 – 127,048 miles
  • 2015 – 122,946 miles
  • 2014 – 112,905 miles
  • 2013 – 108,280 miles
  • 2012 – 103,818 miles
  • 2011 – 96,602 miles
  • 2010 – 91,996 miles
  • 2009 – 81,612 miles
  • 2008 – 75,380 miles
  • 2007 – 71,599 miles
  • 2006 – 68,018 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,622 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,622 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    158,622 miles
    Test number
    397788511669
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail158,622 miles (+3,570)7 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,622 miles
    Test number
    339816338006
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass155,052 miles (+37)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    155,052 miles
    Test number
    576291398363
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail155,015 miles (+3,716)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,015 miles
    Test number
    911428184655
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass151,299 miles (+4,459)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    151,299 miles
    Test number
    288908593420
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass146,840 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    146,840 miles
    Test number
    517798526291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail146,813 miles (+4,671)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,813 miles
    Test number
    513421483296
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass142,142 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    142,142 miles
    Test number
    154919338841
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Fail142,127 miles (+7,008)4 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,127 miles
    Test number
    686083511484
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass135,119 miles (+8,071)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    135,119 miles
    Test number
    307784453306
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hand brake low reading
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass127,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    127,048 miles
    Test number
    904699056770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail127,048 miles (+4,102)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,048 miles
    Test number
    553953175441
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Pass122,946 miles (+10,041)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    122,946 miles
    Test number
    508277525182
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth sides rear brake discs are slightly corroded

  14. Pass112,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    112,905 miles
    Test number
    328373324137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail112,905 miles (+4,625)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,905 miles
    Test number
    327672124116
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass108,280 miles (+4,462)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2014
    Odometer
    108,280 miles
    Test number
    136301333162
    • NoteBoth front headlamp beam images are poor

  17. Pass103,818 miles (+126)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    103,818 miles
    Test number
    386933032175
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

  18. Fail103,692 miles (+7,090)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,692 miles
    Test number
    249212732143
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

  19. Pass96,602 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    96,602 miles
    Test number
    459824731188
    • NoteChips In Windscreen
    • NoteEngine Undertray Fitted
    • NoteExhaust System Rusting
    • NoteNearside Front Side Marker Light Not working
    • NoteOuter Sill Covers Fitted

  20. Fail96,602 miles (+4,606)1 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,602 miles
    Test number
    768994131116
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteChips In Windscreen
    • NoteEngine Undertray Fitted
    • NoteExhaust System Rusting
    • NoteNearside Front Side Marker Light Not working
    • NoteOuter Sill Covers Fitted

  21. Pass91,996 miles (+10,384)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    91,996 miles
    Test number
    930968420173
    • NoteChips in Windscreen
    • NoteEngine Undertray Fitted
    • NoteFront Exhaust Rusting
    • NoteOuter Sill Covers Fitted

  22. Pass81,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    81,612 miles
    Test number
    322159639123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail81,612 miles (+6,232)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,612 miles
    Test number
    503469939143
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  24. Pass75,380 miles (+3,781)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    75,380 miles
    Test number
    120853008131
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront wiper blades not secured correctly

  25. Pass71,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    71,599 miles
    Test number
    162174997019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail71,599 miles (+3,581)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,599 miles
    Test number
    920284497090
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  27. Pass68,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    68,018 miles
    Test number
    424019676096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y261 VES

Does Y261 VES currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y261 VES expired on 13 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y261 VES?
The MOT on Y261 VES expired on 13 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y261 VES done?
Y261 VES was recorded at 158,622 miles at its MOT on 14 Jun 2022, an average of 5,582 miles a year.
Has Y261 VES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y261 VES has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on Y261 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 Y261 VES find?
Y261 VES passed its latest MOT on 14 Jun 2022 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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