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Volvo V40

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,948 cc

Y886 SESMOT history

Y886 SES is a green petrol Volvo V40 first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 21 Nov 2022 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 90,832 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Nov 2022
Mileage
90,832 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2023
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,323 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y886 SES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,948 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
29 May 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y886 SES was last recorded at 90,832 miles on 29 May 2023, 5,012 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 May 2016: 73,166 miles, lower than 731,656 miles on 9 May 2016.

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
85,820 miles · 22 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
5,012 miles
Average per year
2,323 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 90,832 miles
  • 2021 – 85,820 miles
  • 2020 – 81,402 miles
  • 2019 – 77,790 miles
  • 2018 – 74,786 miles
  • 2017 – 74,211 miles
  • 2016 – 73,166 miles
  • 2015 – 72,508 miles
  • 2014 – 70,516 miles
  • 2013 – 67,636 miles
  • 2012 – 65,615 miles
  • 2011 – 61,098 miles
  • 2010 – 57,814 miles
  • 2009 – 55,491 miles
  • 2008 – 54,845 miles
  • 2007 – 54,168 miles
  • 2006 – 51,975 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail90,832 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification fouling body (5.3.1 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor pan holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting suspension arm mount holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded at various point

What MOT failures 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, 2021

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 11 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail90,832 miles (+5,012)9 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,832 miles
    Test number
    670888275733
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification fouling body (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor pan holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting suspension arm mount holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded at various point

  2. Pass85,820 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    85,820 miles
    Test number
    991811256369
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail85,819 miles (+4,417)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,819 miles
    Test number
    238244736588
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass81,402 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    81,402 miles
    Test number
    359634010528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail81,401 miles (+3,611)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,401 miles
    Test number
    692269165886
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass77,790 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    77,790 miles
    Test number
    343688663764
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail77,773 miles (+2,987)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,773 miles
    Test number
    672786561293
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass74,786 miles (+575)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    74,786 miles
    Test number
    361832087730
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear pipes slightly corroded

  9. Pass74,211 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    74,211 miles
    Test number
    280917595293
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail74,205 miles (+1,039)1 dangerous12 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,205 miles
    Test number
    199309576164
    • DangerousNearside Rear Braking system leaking at brake calliper (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake calliper (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass73,166 miles (-658,490)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    73,166 miles
    Test number
    241941062285
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail731,656 miles (+659,148)1 dangerous7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    731,656 miles
    Test number
    156173049790
    • DangerousNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEmissions not tested because exhaust burst

  13. Pass72,508 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    72,508 miles
    Test number
    287281535184
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail72,508 miles (+1,992)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,508 miles
    Test number
    616451035180
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass70,516 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    70,516 miles
    Test number
    725673334165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail70,516 miles (+2,880)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,516 miles
    Test number
    959839924185
    • FailureOffside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass67,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2014
    Odometer
    67,636 miles
    Test number
    216341633111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail67,636 miles (+2,021)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,636 miles
    Test number
    357697423132
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass65,615 miles (+4,517)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    65,615 miles
    Test number
    897412932162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass61,098 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    61,098 miles
    Test number
    829207421159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail61,098 miles (+3,284)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,098 miles
    Test number
    669076821148
    • FailureNearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth headlamp blades split

  22. Pass57,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    57,814 miles
    Test number
    224477120168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail57,814 miles (+2,323)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,814 miles
    Test number
    764977320177
    • FailureHeadlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass55,491 miles (+646)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    55,491 miles
    Test number
    113802739147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass54,845 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2009
    Odometer
    54,845 miles
    Test number
    650060038170
    • NoteOrange position lamp in offside of front bumper not working

  26. Fail54,845 miles (+677)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,845 miles
    Test number
    840019928188
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteOrange position lamp in offside of front bumper not working

  27. Pass54,168 miles (+2,193)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2008
    Odometer
    54,168 miles
    Test number
    110648127141
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOrange position lamp in offside of front bumper not working

  28. Pass51,975 miles (+1,132)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2007
    Odometer
    51,975 miles
    Test number
    231221836103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  29. Pass50,843 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    50,843 miles
    Test number
    191100776448
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about Y886 SES

Does Y886 SES currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y886 SES expired on 21 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y886 SES?
The MOT on Y886 SES expired on 21 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y886 SES done?
Y886 SES was recorded at 90,832 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2023, an average of 2,323 miles a year.
Has Y886 SES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y886 SES has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2023.
Has the mileage on Y886 SES ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 May 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y886 SES find?
Y886 SES failed its latest MOT on 29 May 2023 with 9 major defects and 4 advisories: nearside front coil spring with an unsafe modification fouling body; nearside rear vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor pan holed; nearside rear vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed, and 10 more.

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