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Volvo S40

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,588 cc

T129 ABKMOT history

T129 ABK is a red petrol Volvo S40 first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 136,221 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Sept 2024
Mileage
136,221 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2023
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,629 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T129 ABK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,588 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T129 ABK was last recorded at 136,221 miles on 7 Sept 2023, 4,705 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,516 miles · 6 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
4,705 miles
Average per year
4,629 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 136,221 miles
  • 2022 – 131,516 miles
  • 2021 – 125,688 miles
  • 2020 – 123,164 miles
  • 2019 – 117,276 miles
  • 2018 – 109,139 miles
  • 2017 – 102,634 miles
  • 2016 – 99,560 miles
  • 2015 – 95,273 miles
  • 2014 – 91,866 miles
  • 2013 – 88,811 miles
  • 2012 – 85,283 miles
  • 2011 – 80,854 miles
  • 2010 – 76,375 miles
  • 2009 – 71,278 miles
  • 2008 – 66,181 miles
  • 2007 – 60,686 miles
  • 2006 – 55,698 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,221 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,221 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    136,221 miles
    Test number
    578853989561
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  2. Fail136,221 miles (+4,705)6 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,221 miles
    Test number
    995084025820
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass131,516 miles (+5,828)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    131,516 miles
    Test number
    600157043806
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront,centre and rear exhaust poor condition

  4. Pass125,688 miles (+2,524)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    125,688 miles
    Test number
    532241666155
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust poor condition

  5. Pass123,164 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    123,164 miles
    Test number
    855864028484
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper marker light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer side light and nearside inner sidelights not working
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear indicator lights faded / going white
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box corroding
    • AdvisoryHazard lamp switch poor to operate

  6. Fail123,164 miles (+5,888)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,164 miles
    Test number
    432542094977
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper marker light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer side light and nearside inner sidelights not working
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear indicator lights faded / going white
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box corroding
    • AdvisoryHazard lamp switch poor to operate

  7. Pass117,276 miles (+8,137)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    117,276 miles
    Test number
    383093537197
    • AdvisoryIndicator bulbs goin white

  8. Pass109,139 miles (+231)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    109,139 miles
    Test number
    296653990276
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryCenter box rusty

  9. Fail108,908 miles (+6,274)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,908 miles
    Test number
    946785623295
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush Anti roll bar 'D' bushes worn to excess (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust box de laminating and rear section corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Running light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured Fading to white (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured Fading to white (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Pass102,634 miles (+3,074)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    102,634 miles
    Test number
    466035729871
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass99,560 miles (+4,287)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2017
    Odometer
    99,560 miles
    Test number
    991455976618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass95,273 miles (+3,407)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    95,273 miles
    Test number
    858087325138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass91,866 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    91,866 miles
    Test number
    216137124171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail91,858 miles (+3,047)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,858 miles
    Test number
    138746824146
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass88,811 miles (+3,528)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    88,811 miles
    Test number
    825331823168
    • NoteN/s/inner cv boot damp?

  16. Pass85,283 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    85,283 miles
    Test number
    717221122131
    • NoteExtra orange lights n/s/f not wkg
    • NoteLight oil residue around n/s inner cv boot assy

  17. Fail85,283 miles (+4,429)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,283 miles
    Test number
    619391922156
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteExtra orange lights n/s/f not wkg
    • NoteLight oil residue around n/s inner cv boot assy

  18. Pass80,854 miles (+4,479)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2012
    Odometer
    80,854 miles
    Test number
    289595421436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Pass76,375 miles (+5,097)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2011
    Odometer
    76,375 miles
    Test number
    693008720173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass71,278 miles (+5,097)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    71,278 miles
    Test number
    320508209155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass66,181 miles (+5,495)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2009
    Odometer
    66,181 miles
    Test number
    191894228136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass60,686 miles (+4,988)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2008
    Odometer
    60,686 miles
    Test number
    922421617105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass55,698 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2007
    Odometer
    55,698 miles
    Test number
    354355006159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T129 ABK

Does T129 ABK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T129 ABK expired on 6 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T129 ABK?
The MOT on T129 ABK expired on 6 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T129 ABK done?
T129 ABK was recorded at 136,221 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2023, an average of 4,629 miles a year.
Has T129 ABK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T129 ABK has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T129 ABK 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 T129 ABK find?
T129 ABK passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2023 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: hazard warning switch faulty; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder, and 1 more.

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