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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,400 cc

PTL 840MOT history

PTL 840 is a black diesel Volvo XC60 first used on 24 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 144,665 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

PTL 840 black Volvo XC60 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo XC60, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
144,665 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,458 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PTL 840
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volvo
Model
XC60
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
24 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

PTL 840 was last recorded at 144,665 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,661 miles · 7 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
9,458 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,665 miles
  • 2025 – 139,570 miles
  • 2024 – 132,242 miles
  • 2023 – 125,054 miles
  • 2022 – 117,016 miles
  • 2021 – 105,047 miles
  • 2020 – 93,518 miles
  • 2019 – 86,152 miles
  • 2018 – 74,322 miles
  • 2017 – 61,262 miles
  • 2016 – 49,529 miles
  • 2015 – 39,950 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,665 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Engine cover & under trays fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Both rear tyres perished/splitting in tread area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

17 tests since 18 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,665 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    144,665 miles
    Test number
    829053018062
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail144,661 miles (+5,091)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,661 miles
    Test number
    493422530112
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative light on dash headlamp levelling failure (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass139,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    139,570 miles
    Test number
    371887273989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail139,570 miles (+7,328)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,570 miles
    Test number
    292477124314
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  5. Pass132,242 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    132,242 miles
    Test number
    406906750373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE (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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail132,242 miles (+7,188)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,242 miles
    Test number
    244921956095
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE (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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass125,054 miles (+8,038)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    125,054 miles
    Test number
    896022532599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass117,016 miles (+11,969)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    117,016 miles
    Test number
    110420971456
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass105,047 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    105,047 miles
    Test number
    542052909329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail105,040 miles (+11,522)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,040 miles
    Test number
    527860419527
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass93,518 miles (+7,366)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    93,518 miles
    Test number
    115814432357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass86,152 miles (+234)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    86,152 miles
    Test number
    427047364492
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished/splitting in tread area
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under trays fitted
  13. Fail85,918 miles (+11,596)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,918 miles
    Test number
    703334300849
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector missing Reflector/fog lamp (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished/splitting in tread area
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under trays fitted
  14. Pass74,322 miles (+13,060)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    74,322 miles
    Test number
    386681641094
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres severely perished/splitting in tread area
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under trays fitted
  15. Pass61,262 miles (+11,733)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    61,262 miles
    Test number
    946944674645
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn/lipped
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs severely worn/lipped
  16. Pass49,529 miles (+9,579)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    49,529 miles
    Test number
    239891844183
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  17. Pass39,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    39,950 miles
    Test number
    349166993039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about PTL 840

What vehicle is registration PTL 840 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PTL 840 on a black diesel Volvo XC60 first used on 24 Sept 2012. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does PTL 840 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on PTL 840 is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on PTL 840?
The MOT on PTL 840 is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has PTL 840 done?
PTL 840 was recorded at 144,665 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 9,458 miles a year.
Has PTL 840 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PTL 840 has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on PTL 840 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 PTL 840 find?
PTL 840 passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: central rear inner brake pad(s) wearing thin on 1.5mm; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive.

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