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Volvo S40

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 2,435 cc

Y31 MLJMOT history

Y31 MLJ is a blue petrol Volvo S40 first used on 30 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 30,417 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

Y31 MLJ blue Volvo S40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo S40, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Aug 2027
Mileage
30,417 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,250 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y31 MLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y31 MLJ was last recorded at 30,417 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 84 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
30,333 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
84 miles
Average per year
1,250 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 30,417 miles
  • 2025 – 30,333 miles
  • 2024 – 30,295 miles
  • 2023 – 30,255 miles
  • 2022 – 30,102 miles
  • 2021 – 28,562 miles
  • 2020 – 28,091 miles
  • 2019 – 27,898 miles
  • 2018 – 27,317 miles
  • 2017 – 27,176 miles
  • 2016 – 26,892 miles
  • 2015 – 23,497 miles
  • 2014 – 21,258 miles
  • 2013 – 17,799 miles
  • 2012 – 15,457 miles
  • 2010 – 12,943 miles
  • 2009 – 9,345 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass30,417 miles
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front suspension components corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass30,417 miles (+84)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    30,417 miles
    Test number
    410548808716
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass30,333 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    30,333 miles
    Test number
    465159576545
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material union (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front hub knuckles corroded

  3. Fail30,333 miles (+38)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,333 miles
    Test number
    644957761814
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material union (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front hub knuckles corroded

  4. Pass30,295 miles (+40)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    30,295 miles
    Test number
    873547543859
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front hubs corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorbers corroded

  5. Pass30,255 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    30,255 miles
    Test number
    313007379957
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Fail30,252 miles (+150)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,252 miles
    Test number
    824901932309
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass30,102 miles (+1,540)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    30,102 miles
    Test number
    747055762852
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Pass28,562 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    28,562 miles
    Test number
    988491530122
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Fail28,555 miles (+464)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,555 miles
    Test number
    776575326033
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  10. Pass28,091 miles (+193)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2021
    Odometer
    28,091 miles
    Test number
    924387582686
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass27,898 miles (+581)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    27,898 miles
    Test number
    289283557601
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside perished and slightly worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass27,317 miles (+141)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    27,317 miles
    Test number
    621276178165
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion subframe (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion subframe (6.1.B.2)

  13. Pass27,176 miles (+284)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    27,176 miles
    Test number
    139993760601
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

  14. Pass26,892 miles (+3,395)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    26,892 miles
    Test number
    711252009382
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

  15. Pass23,497 miles (+2,239)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    23,497 miles
    Test number
    306758465123
    • 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)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges

  16. Fail21,258 miles3 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,258 miles
    Test number
    605084884106
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)
    • NoteUnable to fully inspect offside rear seat belt child seat fitted

  17. Pass21,258 miles (+3,459)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    21,258 miles
    Test number
    808994984135
    • 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)
    • NoteUnable to fully inspect offside rear seat belt child seat fitted

  18. Pass17,799 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    17,799 miles
    Test number
    386310133059
    • NoteFront service brakes have 25% inbalance.

  19. Fail17,799 miles (+2,342)1 dangerous1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,799 miles
    Test number
    129960433414
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront service brakes have 25% inbalance.
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing badly on inner edge.

  20. Pass15,457 miles (+2,514)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    15,457 miles
    Test number
    805397032010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inside edges.

  21. Pass12,943 miles (+3,598)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    12,943 miles
    Test number
    750872500325
    • NoteBoth front tyres have inner edge wear.

  22. Pass9,345 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    9,345 miles
    Test number
    762116279203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y31 MLJ

Does Y31 MLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y31 MLJ is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y31 MLJ?
The MOT on Y31 MLJ is valid until 19 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y31 MLJ done?
Y31 MLJ was recorded at 30,417 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 1,250 miles a year.
Has Y31 MLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y31 MLJ has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on Y31 MLJ 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 Y31 MLJ find?
Y31 MLJ passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear; suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear.

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