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Volvo S40

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,948 cc

Y901 NBYMOT history

Y901 NBY is a silver petrol Volvo S40 first used on 29 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 9 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 123,326 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Aug 2025
Mileage
123,326 mi
At MOT on 9 Aug 2024
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,401 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y901 NBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,948 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y901 NBY was last recorded at 123,326 miles on 9 Aug 2024, 9,300 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,026 miles · 10 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
9,300 miles
Average per year
5,401 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 123,326 miles
  • 2023 – 114,026 miles
  • 2022 – 104,212 miles
  • 2021 – 95,605 miles
  • 2020 – 84,596 miles
  • 2019 – 73,378 miles
  • 2018 – 62,060 miles
  • 2017 – 51,132 miles
  • 2016 – 43,697 miles
  • 2015 – 42,962 miles
  • 2014 – 41,916 miles
  • 2013 – 41,633 miles
  • 2012 – 40,971 miles
  • 2011 – 40,272 miles
  • 2010 – 39,910 miles
  • 2009 – 35,817 miles
  • 2008 – 31,979 miles
  • 2007 – 27,402 miles
  • 2006 – 25,084 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,326 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light unit damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Rear light unit deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • NSR light unit slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 1 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,326 miles (+9,300)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    123,326 miles
    Test number
    645574537949
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light unit damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass114,026 miles (+114)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    114,026 miles
    Test number
    277476474114
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light unit deteriorated

  3. Fail113,912 miles (+9,700)1 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,912 miles
    Test number
    300707582439
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected button stuck in (1.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light unit deteriorated

  4. Pass104,212 miles (+3)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    104,212 miles
    Test number
    748308596152
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNSR light unit slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOSF head lamp damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail104,209 miles (+8,604)2 dangerous3 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,209 miles
    Test number
    473306083547
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working osf+nsf side light inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNSR light unit slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOSF FOG LIGHT INOP
    • AdvisoryOSF head lamp damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass95,605 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    95,605 miles
    Test number
    978473896162
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front head lamp damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail95,602 miles (+11,006)1 dangerous2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,602 miles
    Test number
    245286119383
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front head lamp damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass84,596 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    84,596 miles
    Test number
    783984184488
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light unit damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp inop
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail84,593 miles (+11,215)1 dangerous7 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,593 miles
    Test number
    899637678665
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light unit damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp inop
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass73,378 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    73,378 miles
    Test number
    379391226479
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp inop
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService overdue

  11. Fail73,375 miles (+11,315)1 dangerous3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,375 miles
    Test number
    570374059547
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp inop
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService overdue

  12. Pass62,060 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    62,060 miles
    Test number
    155163875616
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens damaged

  13. Fail62,058 miles (+10,926)6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,058 miles
    Test number
    987677243379
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens damaged

  14. Pass51,132 miles (+7,435)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    51,132 miles
    Test number
    955679400751
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass43,697 miles (+735)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    43,697 miles
    Test number
    923796079118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,962 miles (+1,046)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    42,962 miles
    Test number
    585240045175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,916 miles (+283)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    41,916 miles
    Test number
    406537444119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,633 miles (+662)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    41,633 miles
    Test number
    235335273454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,971 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    40,971 miles
    Test number
    297925382494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail40,971 miles (+699)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,971 miles
    Test number
    529765182128
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass40,272 miles (+362)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    40,272 miles
    Test number
    315899901128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,910 miles (+4,093)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    39,910 miles
    Test number
    743973230172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,817 miles (+3,838)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    35,817 miles
    Test number
    242010949416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,979 miles (+4,577)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    31,979 miles
    Test number
    592623538162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass27,402 miles (+2,318)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    27,402 miles
    Test number
    521870457135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail25,084 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,084 miles
    Test number
    481062956120
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  27. Pass25,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    25,084 miles
    Test number
    962682756124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y901 NBY

Does Y901 NBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y901 NBY expired on 9 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y901 NBY?
The MOT on Y901 NBY expired on 9 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y901 NBY done?
Y901 NBY was recorded at 123,326 miles at its MOT on 9 Aug 2024, an average of 5,401 miles a year.
Has Y901 NBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y901 NBY has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on Y901 NBY 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 Y901 NBY find?
Y901 NBY passed its latest MOT on 9 Aug 2024 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 5 more.

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