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Volvo V40

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,948 cc

Y266 NWPMOT history

Y266 NWP is a blue petrol Volvo V40 first used on 6 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 3 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 112,770 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Sept 2025
Mileage
112,770 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2024
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,612 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y266 NWP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,948 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
6 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y266 NWP was last recorded at 112,770 miles on 27 Aug 2024, 2,842 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Sept 2020: 101,879 miles, lower than 111,784 miles on 5 Aug 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
109,928 miles · 12 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
2,842 miles
Average per year
3,612 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 112,770 miles
  • 2023 – 109,928 miles
  • 2022 – 107,051 miles
  • 2021 – 104,255 miles
  • 2020 – 101,879 miles
  • 2019 – 111,784 miles
  • 2018 – 110,668 miles
  • 2017 – 109,160 miles
  • 2016 – 107,458 miles
  • 2015 – 104,476 miles
  • 2014 – 100,287 miles
  • 2013 – 97,558 miles
  • 2012 – 94,605 miles
  • 2011 – 88,173 miles
  • 2010 – 81,823 miles
  • 2009 – 72,078 miles
  • 2008 – 64,584 miles
  • 2007 – 56,463 miles
  • 2006 – 46,602 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,770 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake lever pivots slightly worn to high (1.1.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock corrded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock corrded

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tailbox joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

29 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,770 miles (+2,842)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    112,770 miles
    Test number
    340691983227
    • AdvisoryBrake lever pivots slightly worn to high (1.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock corrded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock corrded

  2. Pass109,928 miles (+2,877)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    109,928 miles
    Test number
    413677886101
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass107,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    107,051 miles
    Test number
    227142742209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail107,051 miles (+2,796)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,051 miles
    Test number
    234387712735
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass104,255 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    104,255 miles
    Test number
    164454388252
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer rusted

  6. Fail104,255 miles (+2,376)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,255 miles
    Test number
    943995231988
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer rusted

  7. Pass101,879 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    101,879 miles
    Test number
    827307525230
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail101,879 miles (-9,905)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,879 miles
    Test number
    920634269083
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass111,784 miles (+1,116)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    111,784 miles
    Test number
    544469580041
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (cracked) (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (corroded) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass110,668 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    110,668 miles
    Test number
    827266062551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail110,667 miles (+1,507)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,667 miles
    Test number
    813355641691
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% n/s slow (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass109,160 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    109,160 miles
    Test number
    498736954731
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tailbox joint (7.1.2)

  13. Fail109,134 miles (+1,676)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,134 miles
    Test number
    730059791197
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tailbox joint (7.1.2)

  14. Pass107,458 miles (+2,982)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    107,458 miles
    Test number
    242990260761
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass104,476 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    104,476 miles
    Test number
    755433585184
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  16. Fail104,476 miles (+4,189)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,476 miles
    Test number
    105153185168
    • DangerousOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  17. Pass100,287 miles (+2,729)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    100,287 miles
    Test number
    765328084160
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass97,558 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    97,558 miles
    Test number
    119528063177
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail97,557 miles (+2,952)2 dangerous1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,557 miles
    Test number
    379025163136
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear brake pipes need to be checked with wheels removed

  20. Pass94,605 miles (+15)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    94,605 miles
    Test number
    935780372198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  21. Fail94,590 miles (+6,417)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,590 miles
    Test number
    419507062154
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  22. Pass88,173 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    88,173 miles
    Test number
    426413431112
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail88,173 miles (+6,350)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,173 miles
    Test number
    536563331120
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass81,823 miles (+9,745)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2011
    Odometer
    81,823 miles
    Test number
    611110010119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  25. Pass72,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2010
    Odometer
    72,078 miles
    Test number
    261555409102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail72,078 miles (+7,494)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,078 miles
    Test number
    242675509123
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  27. Pass64,584 miles (+8,121)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2009
    Odometer
    64,584 miles
    Test number
    204081128499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass56,463 miles (+9,861)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2008
    Odometer
    56,463 miles
    Test number
    102827107112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass46,602 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    46,602 miles
    Test number
    292333526469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y266 NWP

Does Y266 NWP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y266 NWP expired on 3 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y266 NWP?
The MOT on Y266 NWP expired on 3 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y266 NWP done?
Y266 NWP was recorded at 112,770 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2024, an average of 3,612 miles a year.
Has Y266 NWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y266 NWP has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on Y266 NWP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Sept 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y266 NWP find?
Y266 NWP passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2024 with 11 advisories: brake lever pivots slightly worn to high; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 8 more.

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