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Volvo V40

White · Petrol · 1999 · 1,731 cc

T166 ALJMOT history

T166 ALJ is a white petrol Volvo V40 first used on 11 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Jul 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 101,468 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Jul 2026
Mileage
101,468 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,516 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T166 ALJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,731 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T166 ALJ was last recorded at 101,468 miles on 28 Jul 2025, 1,890 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,578 miles · 16 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
1,890 miles
Average per year
3,516 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,468 miles
  • 2024 – 99,578 miles
  • 2023 – 88,643 miles
  • 2022 – 80,747 miles
  • 2021 – 72,838 miles
  • 2020 – 67,817 miles
  • 2018 – 64,778 miles
  • 2017 – 57,514 miles
  • 2016 – 54,127 miles
  • 2015 – 52,135 miles
  • 2014 – 50,245 miles
  • 2013 – 48,973 miles
  • 2012 – 46,750 miles
  • 2011 – 44,094 miles
  • 2010 – 42,061 miles
  • 2009 – 39,558 miles
  • 2008 – 37,334 miles
  • 2007 – 35,178 miles
  • 2006 – 33,162 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,468 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion and worn.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Underside of vehicle covered by dirt. Including brakes and suspension.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass101,468 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    101,468 miles
    Test number
    470733422136
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail101,468 miles (+1,890)1 dangerous3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,468 miles
    Test number
    570253057554
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass99,578 miles (+10,935)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    99,578 miles
    Test number
    195182688880
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass88,643 miles (+267)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    88,643 miles
    Test number
    445565449271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail88,376 miles (+7,629)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,376 miles
    Test number
    254298275721
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  6. Pass80,747 miles (+13)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    80,747 miles
    Test number
    993082976362
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail80,734 miles (+7,896)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,734 miles
    Test number
    941724639326
    • MajorBrake performance not tested leaking pipe at rear (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass72,838 miles (+5,021)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    72,838 miles
    Test number
    798210293614
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass67,817 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    67,817 miles
    Test number
    869943573570
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion and worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle covered by dirt. Including brakes and suspension.

  10. Fail67,817 miles (+3,039)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,817 miles
    Test number
    151926771579
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high internal adjuster insecure. aim wobbling around (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion and worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle covered by dirt. Including brakes and suspension.

  11. Pass64,778 miles (+7,264)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    64,778 miles
    Test number
    876603888042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,514 miles (+3,387)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    57,514 miles
    Test number
    704920619958
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass54,127 miles (+1,992)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    54,127 miles
    Test number
    812774433627
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracks (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass52,135 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    52,135 miles
    Test number
    725740955059
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail52,135 miles (+1,890)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,135 miles
    Test number
    436218345048
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  16. Pass50,245 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    50,245 miles
    Test number
    477468344065
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail50,245 miles (+1,272)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,245 miles
    Test number
    319348044084
    • FailureAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass48,973 miles (+2,223)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    48,973 miles
    Test number
    947299843090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass46,750 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    46,750 miles
    Test number
    156072652466
    • NoteO/s/f outer c/v boot has small leak
    • NoteO/s/f wing position light not working

  20. Fail46,750 miles (+2,656)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,750 miles
    Test number
    435072852095
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteO/s/f outer c/v boot has small leak
    • NoteO/s/f wing position light not working

  21. Pass44,094 miles (+2,033)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    44,094 miles
    Test number
    757972051074
    • 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)

  22. Pass42,061 miles (+2,503)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    42,061 miles
    Test number
    163364050417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,558 miles (+2,224)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    39,558 miles
    Test number
    441784459084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,334 miles (+2,156)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    37,334 miles
    Test number
    633582858091
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  25. Pass35,178 miles (+2,016)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    35,178 miles
    Test number
    322672957083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass33,162 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    33,162 miles
    Test number
    401794456024
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Questions about T166 ALJ

Does T166 ALJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T166 ALJ expired on 27 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T166 ALJ?
The MOT on T166 ALJ expired on 27 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T166 ALJ done?
T166 ALJ was recorded at 101,468 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2025, an average of 3,516 miles a year.
Has T166 ALJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T166 ALJ has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T166 ALJ 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 T166 ALJ find?
T166 ALJ passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2025 with 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear outer position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 1 more.

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