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Volvo S40

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,948 cc

Y324 XRHMOT history

Y324 XRH is a blue petrol Volvo S40 first used on 26 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 97,281 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jul 2027
Mileage
97,281 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,082 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y324 XRH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,948 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
26 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y324 XRH was last recorded at 97,281 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 4,106 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,175 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,106 miles
Average per year
3,082 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,281 miles
  • 2025 – 93,175 miles
  • 2024 – 77,115 miles
  • 2023 – 76,158 miles
  • 2022 – 73,960 miles
  • 2021 – 72,441 miles
  • 2020 – 71,641 miles
  • 2019 – 70,121 miles
  • 2018 – 67,074 miles
  • 2017 – 64,596 miles
  • 2016 – 61,751 miles
  • 2015 – 59,151 miles
  • 2014 – 57,012 miles
  • 2013 – 54,199 miles
  • 2012 – 52,150 miles
  • 2011 – 50,073 miles
  • 2010 – 47,991 miles
  • 2009 – 45,103 miles
  • 2008 – 42,428 miles
  • 2007 – 38,674 miles
  • 2006 – 36,007 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,281 miles
  • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 21 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,281 miles (+4,106)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    97,281 miles
    Test number
    626769268444
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass93,175 miles (+16,060)4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    93,175 miles
    Test number
    669335154046
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated LEAKING (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR JOINT CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass77,115 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    77,115 miles
    Test number
    726042547618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail77,105 miles (+947)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,105 miles
    Test number
    763410845765
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass76,158 miles (+2,198)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    76,158 miles
    Test number
    316866528401
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass73,960 miles (+1,519)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    73,960 miles
    Test number
    241180197414
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass72,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    72,441 miles
    Test number
    710590787927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail72,441 miles (+800)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,441 miles
    Test number
    621408370506
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass71,641 miles (+1,520)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    71,641 miles
    Test number
    233567158602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass70,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    70,121 miles
    Test number
    466888040077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail70,121 miles (+3,047)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,121 miles
    Test number
    182692307682
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass67,074 miles (+2,478)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    67,074 miles
    Test number
    223203058670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass64,596 miles (+2,845)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    64,596 miles
    Test number
    870885817497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,751 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    61,751 miles
    Test number
    324600023585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail61,751 miles (+2,600)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,751 miles
    Test number
    894492533979
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass59,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    59,151 miles
    Test number
    381984737653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail59,151 miles (+2,139)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,151 miles
    Test number
    136150555618
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass57,012 miles (+2,813)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    57,012 miles
    Test number
    817158114233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass54,199 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    54,199 miles
    Test number
    568582433277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail54,184 miles (+2,034)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,184 miles
    Test number
    579088223220
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteNearside wiper split slightly

  21. Pass52,150 miles (+2,077)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    52,150 miles
    Test number
    528738822232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass50,073 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    50,073 miles
    Test number
    125694631223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  23. Fail50,073 miles (+2,082)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,073 miles
    Test number
    386754631247
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  24. Pass47,991 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    47,991 miles
    Test number
    522501730298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail47,991 miles (+2,888)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,991 miles
    Test number
    610661830205
    • Repaired at testFuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  26. Pass45,103 miles (+2,675)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    45,103 miles
    Test number
    861759009201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass42,428 miles (+3,754)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    42,428 miles
    Test number
    712419218274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass38,674 miles (+2,667)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    38,674 miles
    Test number
    662688407205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass36,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    36,007 miles
    Test number
    783223236286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y324 XRH

Does Y324 XRH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y324 XRH is valid until 18 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y324 XRH?
The MOT on Y324 XRH is valid until 18 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y324 XRH done?
Y324 XRH was recorded at 97,281 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 3,082 miles a year.
Has Y324 XRH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y324 XRH has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on Y324 XRH 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 Y324 XRH find?
Y324 XRH passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side; nearside outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 3 more.

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