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Volvo S40

Yellow · Petrol · 2001 · 1,948 cc

Y889 WDMMOT history

Y889 WDM is a yellow petrol Volvo S40 first used on 4 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 83,651 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Aug 2027
Mileage
83,651 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,171 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y889 WDM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,948 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
4 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y889 WDM was last recorded at 83,651 miles on 15 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,651 miles · 10 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,171 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,651 miles
  • 2025 – 83,635 miles
  • 2024 – 83,166 miles
  • 2023 – 82,893 miles
  • 2022 – 82,260 miles
  • 2021 – 81,675 miles
  • 2020 – 80,922 miles
  • 2019 – 80,092 miles
  • 2018 – 78,643 miles
  • 2017 – 77,117 miles
  • 2016 – 75,403 miles
  • 2015 – 73,821 miles
  • 2014 – 72,058 miles
  • 2013 – 70,650 miles
  • 2012 – 69,148 miles
  • 2011 – 65,871 miles
  • 2010 – 62,374 miles
  • 2009 – 56,035 miles
  • 2008 – 51,386 miles
  • 2007 – 45,831 miles
  • 2006 – 39,533 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,651 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySlight oil leakRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2025

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear flange corroded & slight blow

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass83,651 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    83,651 miles
    Test number
    255928647983
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  2. Fail83,651 miles (+16)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,651 miles
    Test number
    105499922878
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake performance unable to be tested flexi hose burst on test (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  3. Pass83,635 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    83,635 miles
    Test number
    981699320353
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  4. Fail83,634 miles (+468)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,634 miles
    Test number
    244414236532
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  5. Pass83,166 miles (+5)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    83,166 miles
    Test number
    974774310178
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Fail83,161 miles (+268)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,161 miles
    Test number
    335207594543
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear flange corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Pass82,893 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    82,893 miles
    Test number
    840106667691
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear flange corroded & slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail82,893 miles (+633)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,893 miles
    Test number
    906229253774
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear flange corroded & slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass82,260 miles (+585)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    82,260 miles
    Test number
    452397716853
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass81,675 miles (+753)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    81,675 miles
    Test number
    376798262275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,922 miles (+830)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    80,922 miles
    Test number
    111836731869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass80,092 miles (+1,449)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    80,092 miles
    Test number
    711418157830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,643 miles (+1,526)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    78,643 miles
    Test number
    855519717682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass77,117 miles (+1,714)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    77,117 miles
    Test number
    393464712614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,403 miles (+1,582)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    75,403 miles
    Test number
    116147716321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass73,821 miles (+1,763)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    73,821 miles
    Test number
    239451695000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,058 miles (+1,408)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    72,058 miles
    Test number
    647515994040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,650 miles (+1,502)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    70,650 miles
    Test number
    938716493080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass69,148 miles (+3,277)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    69,148 miles
    Test number
    976961792000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass65,871 miles (+3,497)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    65,871 miles
    Test number
    398704301195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass62,374 miles (+6,339)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    62,374 miles
    Test number
    262690010475
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Fail56,035 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,035 miles
    Test number
    174615809159
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear lens cracked

  23. Pass56,035 miles (+4,649)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    56,035 miles
    Test number
    233665409435
    • AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear lens cracked

  24. Fail51,386 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,386 miles
    Test number
    204819808482
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  25. Pass51,386 miles (+5,555)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    51,386 miles
    Test number
    541589408112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass45,831 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    45,831 miles
    Test number
    140577807131
    • NoteNearside rear inner side maker lamp not working.
    • NoteNearside running light not working.
    • NoteOffside front tyre limited life.

  27. Fail45,831 miles (+6,298)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,831 miles
    Test number
    154807907148
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteNearside rear inner side maker lamp not working.
    • NoteNearside running light not working.
    • NoteOffside front tyre limited life.

  28. Fail39,533 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,533 miles
    Test number
    200381616425
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  29. Pass39,533 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    39,533 miles
    Test number
    714511116137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y889 WDM

Does Y889 WDM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y889 WDM is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y889 WDM?
The MOT on Y889 WDM is valid until 14 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y889 WDM done?
Y889 WDM was recorded at 83,651 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2026, an average of 2,171 miles a year.
Has Y889 WDM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y889 WDM has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on Y889 WDM 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 Y889 WDM find?
Y889 WDM passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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