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Volvo S40

Beige · Petrol · 2001 · 1,783 cc

Y279 VAYMOT history

Y279 VAY is a beige petrol Volvo S40 first used on 22 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 30 Mar 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 51,332 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Mar 2026
Mileage
51,332 mi
At MOT on 29 Mar 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,196 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y279 VAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,783 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
22 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y279 VAY was last recorded at 51,332 miles on 29 Mar 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,330 miles · 17 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
1,196 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 51,332 miles
  • 2024 – 50,779 miles
  • 2023 – 50,533 miles
  • 2022 – 50,320 miles
  • 2021 – 50,057 miles
  • 2020 – 49,856 miles
  • 2019 – 49,534 miles
  • 2018 – 49,136 miles
  • 2017 – 48,742 miles
  • 2016 – 48,183 miles
  • 2015 – 47,426 miles
  • 2014 – 46,563 miles
  • 2013 – 45,316 miles
  • 2012 – 44,087 miles
  • 2011 – 42,383 miles
  • 2010 – 40,943 miles
  • 2009 – 38,886 miles
  • 2008 – 38,072 miles
  • 2007 – 36,346 miles
  • 2006 – 28,610 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,332 miles
  • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REAR indicator bulbs fading from amber to clear (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion apparent BOTH REAR brake back platesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryO/s/r park brake low on efficiencyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted to vehicleRecorded 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.

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,332 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    51,332 miles
    Test number
    660224962690
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REAR indicator bulbs fading from amber to clear (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion apparent BOTH REAR brake back plates
    • AdvisoryO/s/r park brake low on efficiency
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted to vehicle

  2. Fail51,330 miles (+551)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,330 miles
    Test number
    622220223874
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking leaking onto rear of inner brake pad (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REAR indicator bulbs fading from amber to clear (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion apparent BOTH REAR brake back plates
    • AdvisoryO/s/r park brake low on efficiency
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted to vehicle

  3. Pass50,779 miles (+246)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    50,779 miles
    Test number
    529740740365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass50,533 miles (+213)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    50,533 miles
    Test number
    171105953718
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass50,320 miles (+263)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    50,320 miles
    Test number
    815877743459
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass50,057 miles (+201)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    50,057 miles
    Test number
    327744503852
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass49,856 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    49,856 miles
    Test number
    405050443584
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail49,855 miles (+321)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,855 miles
    Test number
    375983107144
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass49,534 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    49,534 miles
    Test number
    497644887001
    • AdvisorySlight play rear suspension rubers

  10. Fail49,534 miles (+398)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,534 miles
    Test number
    218026817586
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn rubbers split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play rear suspension rubers

  11. Pass49,136 miles (+394)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    49,136 miles
    Test number
    808547375753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,742 miles (+559)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    48,742 miles
    Test number
    659011737737
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryRear disc corroded

  13. Pass48,183 miles (+757)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    48,183 miles
    Test number
    633404008765
    • AdvisoryRear shockers corroded

  14. Pass47,426 miles (+863)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    47,426 miles
    Test number
    337566775056
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteBoth rear shocker corroded

  15. Fail46,563 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,563 miles
    Test number
    609760574011
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass46,563 miles (+1,247)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    46,563 miles
    Test number
    876130774087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,316 miles (+1,229)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    45,316 miles
    Test number
    746437963063
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAll brake hose tail ends covered in greese

  18. Pass44,087 miles (+1,704)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    44,087 miles
    Test number
    259707862084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,383 miles (+1,440)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    42,383 miles
    Test number
    119446061062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    40,943 miles
    Test number
    113090870434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail40,943 miles (+2,057)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,943 miles
    Test number
    852980770042
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  22. Pass38,886 miles (+814)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    38,886 miles
    Test number
    874262979008
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside front brakes binding slightly.Slight travel on handbrake lever.

  23. Fail38,072 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,072 miles
    Test number
    450424878048
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass38,072 miles (+1,726)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    38,072 miles
    Test number
    670294278085
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass36,346 miles (+7,736)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    36,346 miles
    Test number
    170978067076
    • NoteSlight travel on handbrake.Rear section of exhaust rusting.

  26. Pass28,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    28,610 miles
    Test number
    192070096055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y279 VAY

Does Y279 VAY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y279 VAY expired on 30 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y279 VAY?
The MOT on Y279 VAY expired on 30 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y279 VAY done?
Y279 VAY was recorded at 51,332 miles at its MOT on 29 Mar 2025, an average of 1,196 miles a year.
Has Y279 VAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y279 VAY has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on Y279 VAY 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 Y279 VAY find?
Y279 VAY passed its latest MOT on 29 Mar 2025 with 4 advisories: direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicator bulbs fading from amber to clear; heavy corrosion apparent both rear brake back plates; o/s/r park brake low on efficiency, and 1 more.

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