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Volvo S40

White · Petrol · 2001 · 1,855 cc

Y289 BCLMOT history

Y289 BCL is a white petrol Volvo S40 first used on 9 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 93,688 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
93,688 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,257 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y289 BCL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,855 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y289 BCL was last recorded at 93,688 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 2,103 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Jan 2011: 28,208 miles, lower than 230,154 miles on 7 Jan 2010.

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
91,585 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,103 miles
Average per year
4,257 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,688 miles
  • 2025 – 91,585 miles
  • 2024 – 90,531 miles
  • 2023 – 89,269 miles
  • 2022 – 87,765 miles
  • 2021 – 85,185 miles
  • 2020 – 82,361 miles
  • 2019 – 77,030 miles
  • 2018 – 71,725 miles
  • 2017 – 66,476 miles
  • 2016 – 61,422 miles
  • 2015 – 55,391 miles
  • 2014 – 48,122 miles
  • 2013 – 41,874 miles
  • 2012 – 35,744 miles
  • 2011 – 28,208 miles
  • 2010 – 230,154 miles
  • 2009 – 17,004 miles
  • 2008 – 13,386 miles
  • 2007 – 11,473 miles
  • 2006 – 8,585 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,688 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,688 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    93,688 miles
    Test number
    980009737937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail93,688 miles (+2,103)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,688 miles
    Test number
    850727420713
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass91,585 miles (+1,054)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    91,585 miles
    Test number
    519777690492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass90,531 miles (+1,262)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    90,531 miles
    Test number
    560340982274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass89,269 miles (+1,504)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    89,269 miles
    Test number
    249169570452
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass87,765 miles (+2,580)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    87,765 miles
    Test number
    899000944911
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Pass85,185 miles (+2,824)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    85,185 miles
    Test number
    945697927640
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Pass82,361 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    82,361 miles
    Test number
    986638525837
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Fail82,358 miles (+5,328)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,358 miles
    Test number
    745005944172
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  10. Pass77,030 miles (+5,305)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    77,030 miles
    Test number
    210610373920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass71,725 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    71,725 miles
    Test number
    388418741723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail71,681 miles (+5,205)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,681 miles
    Test number
    184172649578
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  13. Pass66,476 miles (+5,054)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    66,476 miles
    Test number
    596557914038
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass61,422 miles (+6,031)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    61,422 miles
    Test number
    458630925767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,391 miles (+7,269)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    55,391 miles
    Test number
    196569515021
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass48,122 miles (+6,248)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    48,122 miles
    Test number
    969386914030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,874 miles (+6,130)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    41,874 miles
    Test number
    117600413469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,744 miles (+7,536)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    35,744 miles
    Test number
    126733312420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,208 miles (-201,946)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    28,208 miles
    Test number
    395344511067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass230,154 miles (+213,150)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    230,154 miles
    Test number
    772047500051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,004 miles (+3,618)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    17,004 miles
    Test number
    291524319084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass13,386 miles (+1,913)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    13,386 miles
    Test number
    730654108059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass11,473 miles (+2,888)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    11,473 miles
    Test number
    324102217062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass8,585 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    8,585 miles
    Test number
    814700026059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y289 BCL

Does Y289 BCL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y289 BCL is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y289 BCL?
The MOT on Y289 BCL is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y289 BCL done?
Y289 BCL was recorded at 93,688 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 4,257 miles a year.
Has Y289 BCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y289 BCL has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on Y289 BCL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Jan 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y289 BCL find?
Y289 BCL passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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