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Volvo V40

Silver · Diesel · 1997 · 1,870 cc

R57 AFUMOT history

R57 AFU is a silver diesel Volvo V40 first used on 1 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 88,474 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
88,474 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,828 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R57 AFU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,870 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R57 AFU was last recorded at 88,474 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 3,142 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,332 miles · 29 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,142 miles
Average per year
1,828 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,474 miles
  • 2024 – 85,332 miles
  • 2023 – 83,118 miles
  • 2022 – 80,618 miles
  • 2021 – 77,462 miles
  • 2020 – 68,577 miles
  • 2018 – 66,615 miles
  • 2017 – 65,990 miles
  • 2016 – 65,454 miles
  • 2015 – 64,610 miles
  • 2014 – 63,367 miles
  • 2013 – 62,759 miles
  • 2012 – 62,208 miles
  • 2011 – 61,735 miles
  • 2010 – 60,639 miles
  • 2009 – 59,944 miles
  • 2008 – 58,366 miles
  • 2007 – 56,425 miles
  • 2006 – 54,577 miles
  • 2005 – 51,761 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,474 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,474 miles (+3,142)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    88,474 miles
    Test number
    502969220593
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass85,332 miles (+2,214)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    85,332 miles
    Test number
    277361707617
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass83,118 miles (+2,500)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    83,118 miles
    Test number
    948274420576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass80,618 miles (+3,156)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    80,618 miles
    Test number
    827558250424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass77,462 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    77,462 miles
    Test number
    521894935482
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail77,462 miles (+8,885)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,462 miles
    Test number
    185537306231
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass68,577 miles (+1,962)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    68,577 miles
    Test number
    219973250831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass66,615 miles (+625)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    66,615 miles
    Test number
    439827911093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass65,990 miles (+536)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    65,990 miles
    Test number
    595728470236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,454 miles (+844)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    65,454 miles
    Test number
    929222110130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass64,610 miles (+1,243)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    64,610 miles
    Test number
    787188702554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,367 miles (+608)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    63,367 miles
    Test number
    175091414307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,759 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    62,759 miles
    Test number
    229203723321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail62,759 miles (+551)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,759 miles
    Test number
    275283623332
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass62,208 miles (+473)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    62,208 miles
    Test number
    628042232393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,735 miles (+1,096)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    61,735 miles
    Test number
    177518221316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,639 miles (+695)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    60,639 miles
    Test number
    833219420341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,944 miles (+1,578)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    59,944 miles
    Test number
    893889029356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,366 miles (+1,941)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    58,366 miles
    Test number
    451812638431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass56,425 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    56,425 miles
    Test number
    482446027430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail56,416 miles (+1,839)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,416 miles
    Test number
    664715827356
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass54,577 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    54,577 miles
    Test number
    613026326320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail54,568 miles (+2,807)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,568 miles
    Test number
    124375226330
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorating

  24. Pass51,761 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    51,761 miles
    Test number
    433881015397
    • NoteBoth front tyres tread wearing on inner edge

Questions about R57 AFU

Does R57 AFU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R57 AFU is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on R57 AFU?
The MOT on R57 AFU is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R57 AFU done?
R57 AFU was recorded at 88,474 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 1,828 miles a year.
Has R57 AFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R57 AFU has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on R57 AFU 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 R57 AFU find?
R57 AFU passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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