Unfortunately an expired IELTS will not be acceptable for visa application. He will have to do the test again.
So that you do not get confused, or get misled by someone, let me tell you that expired IELTS does get accepted for some purposes by UKBA. Won't go into details of these purposes as its irrelevant to you. But for visa applications it must be in date. There is no discretion with ECO to accept an expired IELTS.
Also, your husband will get a 30 months visa. Nearing his 2.5 years residence, he will have apply for extension, which will be again for 30 months. This extension application will have the same financial requirements as visa application. Once he is nearing a total of 5 years residence he will be able to apply for ILR. There will again be financial requirements for ILR application.
For the visa application, only your (sponsor's) earnings are taken into account.
For extension application and ILR application both applicant's (your husband's) and sponsor's (your) earnings can be combined to meet financial requirements.
regards
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