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Volvo V40

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,984 cc

Y8 XESMOT history

Y8 XES is a blue diesel Volvo V40 first used on 13 May 2013. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 198,542 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

Y8 XES blue Volvo V40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V40, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
198,542 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
15,621 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 XES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
13 May 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 XES was last recorded at 198,542 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 9,883 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,659 miles · 15 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
9,883 miles
Average per year
15,621 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 198,542 miles
  • 2025 – 188,659 miles
  • 2024 – 178,268 miles
  • 2023 – 165,067 miles
  • 2022 – 158,518 miles
  • 2021 – 151,882 miles
  • 2020 – 137,809 miles
  • 2019 – 119,183 miles
  • 2018 – 84,160 miles
  • 2017 – 57,263 miles
  • 2016 – 44,620 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,542 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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.

  • Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

13 tests since 30 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass198,542 miles (+9,883)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    198,542 miles
    Test number
    278713073307
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  2. Pass188,659 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    188,659 miles
    Test number
    271803743223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail188,659 miles (+10,391)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,659 miles
    Test number
    776633785578
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
  4. Pass178,268 miles (+13,201)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    178,268 miles
    Test number
    219516675471
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass165,067 miles (+6,549)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    165,067 miles
    Test number
    319484289848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass158,518 miles (+6,636)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    158,518 miles
    Test number
    657771652448
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass151,882 miles (+14,073)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    151,882 miles
    Test number
    390132642792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass137,809 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    137,809 miles
    Test number
    762347797093
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  9. Fail137,809 miles (+18,626)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,809 miles
    Test number
    124604732748
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  10. Pass119,183 miles (+35,023)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    119,183 miles
    Test number
    231674619096
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass84,160 miles (+26,897)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    84,160 miles
    Test number
    484531652279
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass57,263 miles (+12,643)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    57,263 miles
    Test number
    809421403542
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass44,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    44,620 miles
    Test number
    584569636213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y8 XES

Does Y8 XES currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 XES is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y8 XES?
The MOT on Y8 XES is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y8 XES done?
Y8 XES was recorded at 198,542 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 15,621 miles a year.
Has Y8 XES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 XES has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on Y8 XES 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 Y8 XES find?
Y8 XES passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; offside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect.

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