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Volvo V40

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,560 cc

Y30 RBYMOT history

Y30 RBY is a blue diesel Volvo V40 first used on 2 Dec 2013. Its MOT is valid until 2 Apr 2027 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 166,820 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

Y30 RBY blue Volvo V40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V40, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Apr 2027
Mileage
166,820 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,870 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y30 RBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
2 Dec 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y30 RBY was last recorded at 166,820 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 6,930 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,890 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6,930 miles
Average per year
9,870 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,820 miles
  • 2025 – 159,890 miles
  • 2023 – 150,708 miles
  • 2022 – 143,731 miles
  • 2021 – 136,870 miles
  • 2020 – 131,575 miles
  • 2019 – 127,098 miles
  • 2018 – 119,451 miles
  • 2017 – 98,218 miles
  • 2016 – 74,669 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,820 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 29 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,820 miles (+6,930)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    166,820 miles
    Test number
    524954300251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  2. Pass159,890 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    159,890 miles
    Test number
    698592445437
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Fail159,890 miles (+9,182)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,890 miles
    Test number
    612890494087
    • MajorCentral Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Rear view mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass150,708 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    150,708 miles
    Test number
    663283573696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail150,708 miles (+6,977)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,708 miles
    Test number
    513185002485
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass143,731 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    143,731 miles
    Test number
    976937223080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  7. Fail143,731 miles (+6,861)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,731 miles
    Test number
    107483358405
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  8. Pass136,870 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    136,870 miles
    Test number
    608664944081
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail136,870 miles (+5,295)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,870 miles
    Test number
    275480755047
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass131,575 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    131,575 miles
    Test number
    387042045065
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail131,575 miles (+4,477)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,575 miles
    Test number
    423165004238
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass127,098 miles (+7,647)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    127,098 miles
    Test number
    708799764625
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass119,451 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    119,451 miles
    Test number
    732682984689
    • AdvisoryUnder body shields fitted not allowing inspection of some vehicle components

  14. Fail119,451 miles (+21,233)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,451 miles
    Test number
    789392804705
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnder body shields fitted not allowing inspection of some vehicle components

  15. Pass98,218 miles (+23,549)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    98,218 miles
    Test number
    591558346347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass74,669 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    74,669 miles
    Test number
    903951167247
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about Y30 RBY

Does Y30 RBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y30 RBY is valid until 2 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y30 RBY?
The MOT on Y30 RBY is valid until 2 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y30 RBY done?
Y30 RBY was recorded at 166,820 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 9,870 miles a year.
Has Y30 RBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y30 RBY has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on Y30 RBY 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 Y30 RBY find?
Y30 RBY passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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