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Volvo S40

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,588 cc

Y39 VKEMOT history

Y39 VKE is a red petrol Volvo S40 first used on 28 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 22 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 124,414 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Mar 2023
Mileage
124,414 mi
At MOT on 15 Mar 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,633 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y39 VKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,588 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y39 VKE was last recorded at 124,414 miles on 15 Mar 2022, 3,151 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,263 miles · 3 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
3,151 miles
Average per year
5,633 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 124,414 miles
  • 2021 – 121,263 miles
  • 2020 – 119,490 miles
  • 2019 – 115,648 miles
  • 2018 – 111,358 miles
  • 2017 – 106,472 miles
  • 2016 – 101,524 miles
  • 2015 – 96,850 miles
  • 2014 – 91,810 miles
  • 2013 – 85,925 miles
  • 2012 – 80,514 miles
  • 2011 – 74,751 miles
  • 2010 – 67,543 miles
  • 2009 – 60,732 miles
  • 2008 – 51,689 miles
  • 2007 – 44,074 miles
  • 2006 – 34,400 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,414 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryVarious spots of under body corrosion

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,414 miles3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    124,414 miles
    Test number
    525973867600
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryVarious spots of under body corrosion

  2. Fail124,414 miles (+3,151)1 dangerous2 major3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,414 miles
    Test number
    142900199580
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryVarious spots of under body corrosion

  3. Pass121,263 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    121,263 miles
    Test number
    334318173043
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Fail121,263 miles (+1,773)1 major4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,263 miles
    Test number
    716699448765
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass119,490 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    119,490 miles
    Test number
    726933905202
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Fail119,490 miles (+3,842)1 major4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,490 miles
    Test number
    723370891215
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass115,648 miles (+4,290)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    115,648 miles
    Test number
    975481509657
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated but still preventing ingress of dirt
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking in tread

  8. Pass111,358 miles (+4,886)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    111,358 miles
    Test number
    273760548596
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  9. Pass106,472 miles (+4,948)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    106,472 miles
    Test number
    366359060206
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  10. Pass101,524 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    101,524 miles
    Test number
    560271653016
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  11. Fail101,524 miles (+4,674)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,524 miles
    Test number
    192155584589
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  12. Pass96,850 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    96,850 miles
    Test number
    177644865484
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  13. Fail96,850 miles (+5,040)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,850 miles
    Test number
    186512165065
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  14. Pass91,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    91,810 miles
    Test number
    218617874066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail91,809 miles (+5,884)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,809 miles
    Test number
    117837774058
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass85,925 miles (+5,411)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    85,925 miles
    Test number
    967782273043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass80,514 miles (+5,763)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    80,514 miles
    Test number
    135816062491
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front and nearside rear tyres wearing low

  18. Pass74,751 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    74,751 miles
    Test number
    255892481057
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Fail74,751 miles (+7,208)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,751 miles
    Test number
    676532981032
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Pass67,543 miles (+6,811)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    67,543 miles
    Test number
    152902480454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass60,732 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    60,732 miles
    Test number
    991701579077
    • NoteNearside and offside small rear radius arm bushes starting to deteriorate

  22. Fail60,731 miles (+9,042)1 dangerous2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,731 miles
    Test number
    232731279011
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteNearside and offside small rear radius arm bushes starting to deteriorate
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

  23. Pass51,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    51,689 miles
    Test number
    480971378052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail51,689 miles (+7,615)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,689 miles
    Test number
    484171478044
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass44,074 miles (+9,674)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    44,074 miles
    Test number
    131660187050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass34,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    34,400 miles
    Test number
    754771186077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y39 VKE

Does Y39 VKE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y39 VKE expired on 22 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y39 VKE?
The MOT on Y39 VKE expired on 22 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y39 VKE done?
Y39 VKE was recorded at 124,414 miles at its MOT on 15 Mar 2022, an average of 5,633 miles a year.
Has Y39 VKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y39 VKE has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on Y39 VKE 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 Y39 VKE find?
Y39 VKE passed its latest MOT on 15 Mar 2022 with 3 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 8 more.

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