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Volvo V40

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,855 cc

T227 SWPMOT history

T227 SWP is a red petrol Volvo V40 first used on 26 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 104,704 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Nov 2026
Mileage
104,704 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,906 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T227 SWP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,855 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T227 SWP was last recorded at 104,704 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,702 miles · 27 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,906 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,704 miles
  • 2024 – 99,973 miles
  • 2023 – 95,203 miles
  • 2022 – 87,837 miles
  • 2021 – 82,445 miles
  • 2020 – 78,663 miles
  • 2019 – 77,023 miles
  • 2018 – 76,873 miles
  • 2017 – 76,567 miles
  • 2016 – 76,286 miles
  • 2015 – 75,495 miles
  • 2014 – 75,283 miles
  • 2013 – 74,672 miles
  • 2012 – 73,156 miles
  • 2011 – 70,846 miles
  • 2010 – 67,341 miles
  • 2009 – 64,092 miles
  • 2008 – 60,169 miles
  • 2007 – 56,691 miles
  • 2006 – 48,133 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,704 miles
  • AdvisoryMIL onRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Hazard warning switch faulty Intermittently sticks on

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 11 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,704 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    104,704 miles
    Test number
    965782047473
    • AdvisoryMIL on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail104,702 miles (+4,729)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,702 miles
    Test number
    348805264332
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryMIL on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass99,973 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    99,973 miles
    Test number
    637991993349
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty Intermittently sticks on (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail99,971 miles (+4,768)5 dangerous7 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,971 miles
    Test number
    292893188646
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty Intermittently sticks on (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass95,203 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    95,203 miles
    Test number
    835581155140
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail95,201 miles (+7,364)1 dangerous4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,201 miles
    Test number
    815441514247
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (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))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass87,837 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    87,837 miles
    Test number
    120569481086
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Fail87,837 miles (+5,392)6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,837 miles
    Test number
    539213542187
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Pass82,445 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    82,445 miles
    Test number
    265700981312
    • AdvisoryMIL on
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail82,445 miles (+3,782)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,445 miles
    Test number
    523952708681
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryMIL on
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass78,663 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    78,663 miles
    Test number
    809943463653
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryMIL on

  12. Fail78,663 miles (+1,640)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,663 miles
    Test number
    870034037356
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryMIL on

  13. Pass77,023 miles (+150)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    77,023 miles
    Test number
    445487142313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass76,873 miles (+306)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    76,873 miles
    Test number
    759902483654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass76,567 miles (+281)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    76,567 miles
    Test number
    904182394705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,286 miles (+791)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    76,286 miles
    Test number
    753447506999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass75,495 miles (+212)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    75,495 miles
    Test number
    440532824051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass75,283 miles (+611)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    75,283 miles
    Test number
    608934814326
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass74,672 miles (+1,516)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    74,672 miles
    Test number
    259958303338
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass73,156 miles (+2,310)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    73,156 miles
    Test number
    215601312328
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass70,846 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    70,846 miles
    Test number
    515733511362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail70,846 miles (+3,505)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,846 miles
    Test number
    606763911319
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Fail67,341 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,341 miles
    Test number
    194483610325
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass67,341 miles (+3,249)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    67,341 miles
    Test number
    464303110428
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass64,092 miles (+3,923)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    64,092 miles
    Test number
    633303619374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass60,169 miles (+3,478)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    60,169 miles
    Test number
    450441518440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass56,691 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    56,691 miles
    Test number
    210770927388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  28. Fail56,691 miles (+8,558)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,691 miles
    Test number
    480960427499
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  29. Pass48,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2007
    Odometer
    48,133 miles
    Test number
    102531436188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T227 SWP

Does T227 SWP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T227 SWP is valid until 15 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T227 SWP?
The MOT on T227 SWP is valid until 15 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T227 SWP done?
T227 SWP was recorded at 104,704 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 2,906 miles a year.
Has T227 SWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T227 SWP has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T227 SWP 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 T227 SWP find?
T227 SWP passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: mil on; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, and 1 more.

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