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Volvo V40

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

RJL 860MOT history

RJL 860 is a blue diesel Volvo V40 first used on 20 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 79,422 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

RJL 860 blue Volvo V40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V40, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
79,422 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,618 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RJL 860
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

RJL 860 was last recorded at 79,422 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 1,616 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,806 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,616 miles
Average per year
4,618 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,422 miles
  • 2025 – 77,806 miles
  • 2024 – 75,551 miles
  • 2023 – 70,537 miles
  • 2022 – 65,813 miles
  • 2021 – 59,275 miles
  • 2019 – 55,753 miles
  • 2018 – 48,335 miles
  • 2017 – 40,281 miles
  • 2016 – 36,655 miles
  • 2015 – 30,380 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,422 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 7 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,422 miles (+1,616)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    79,422 miles
    Test number
    586932010925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass77,806 miles (+2,255)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    77,806 miles
    Test number
    720013600612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass75,551 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    75,551 miles
    Test number
    650865916057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  4. Fail75,551 miles (+5,014)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,551 miles
    Test number
    290606700510
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  5. Pass70,537 miles (+4,724)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    70,537 miles
    Test number
    792551195963
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arm bushes worn/ perished slightly
    • AdvisoryN/s/r and o/s/r suspension trailing arm front bush worn/ perished slightly
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre misshaped slightly inner edge
  6. Pass65,813 miles (+6,538)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    65,813 miles
    Test number
    762518645383
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r lower link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush perished slightly
  7. Pass59,275 miles (+3,522)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    59,275 miles
    Test number
    671152311654
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded slightly on edge
    • AdvisoryN/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arm bushes worn/ perished slightly
    • AdvisoryN/s/r and o/s/r suspension trailing arm front bush worn/ perished slightly
  8. Pass55,753 miles (+7,418)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    55,753 miles
    Test number
    230657513882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass48,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    48,335 miles
    Test number
    774415668604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail48,324 miles (+8,043)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,324 miles
    Test number
    233093101105
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  11. Pass40,281 miles (+3,626)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    40,281 miles
    Test number
    201280664137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass36,655 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    36,655 miles
    Test number
    868078611535
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring certain viewing areas.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring certain viewing areas.
  13. Fail36,655 miles (+6,275)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,655 miles
    Test number
    341341635257
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring certain viewing areas.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring certain viewing areas.
  14. Pass30,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    30,380 miles
    Test number
    328898085144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail30,378 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,378 miles
    Test number
    848528085114
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NotePuncture in o/s/r tyre

Questions about RJL 860

What vehicle is registration RJL 860 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RJL 860 on a blue diesel Volvo V40 first used on 20 Jul 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 RJL 860 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RJL 860 is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on RJL 860?
The MOT on RJL 860 is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RJL 860 done?
RJL 860 was recorded at 79,422 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 4,618 miles a year.
Has RJL 860 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RJL 860 has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on RJL 860 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 RJL 860 find?
RJL 860 passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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