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Volvo V40

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,783 cc

T269 BHPMOT history

T269 BHP is a blue petrol Volvo V40 first used on 18 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Sept 2022 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 278,270 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Sept 2022
Mileage
278,270 mi
At MOT on 27 Sept 2022
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,239 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T269 BHP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,783 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Sept 2022
Latest MOT test
27 Sept 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T269 BHP was last recorded at 278,270 miles on 27 Sept 2022, 10,586 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Jun 2007: 86,890 miles, lower than 86,977 miles on 7 Jun 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
267,684 miles · 30 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
10,586 miles
Average per year
12,239 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 278,270 miles
  • 2021 – 267,684 miles
  • 2020 – 256,865 miles
  • 2019 – 245,976 miles
  • 2018 – 232,592 miles
  • 2017 – 220,639 miles
  • 2016 – 207,439 miles
  • 2015 – 196,601 miles
  • 2014 – 179,256 miles
  • 2013 – 170,063 miles
  • 2012 – 160,674 miles
  • 2011 – 150,942 miles
  • 2010 – 132,366 miles
  • 2009 – 105,553 miles
  • 2008 – 95,333 miles
  • 2007 – 86,890 miles
  • 2005 – 73,034 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail278,270 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill pan wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front brake dust shield corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front roll bar shifted to right
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryBack box exhaust rubber broken
  • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded and greased

What MOT failures 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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail278,270 miles (+10,586)2 dangerous9 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    278,270 miles
    Test number
    847274166232
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill pan wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake dust shield corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front roll bar shifted to right
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBack box exhaust rubber broken
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded and greased

  2. Pass267,684 miles (+10,819)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    267,684 miles
    Test number
    619568149256
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass256,865 miles (+10,889)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    256,865 miles
    Test number
    950715812563
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass245,976 miles (+13,384)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    245,976 miles
    Test number
    884684773072
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass232,592 miles (+11,953)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    232,592 miles
    Test number
    434091036147
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass220,639 miles (+13,200)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    220,639 miles
    Test number
    888237345806
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured nearside rear and both front (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Pass207,439 miles (+10,838)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    207,439 miles
    Test number
    529493488387
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes slightly corroded

  8. Pass196,601 miles (+17,345)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    196,601 miles
    Test number
    178555491483
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass179,256 miles (+9,193)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    179,256 miles
    Test number
    728192874259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFuel lines corroded

  10. Pass170,063 miles (+9,389)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    170,063 miles
    Test number
    316154273402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass160,674 miles (+9,732)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    160,674 miles
    Test number
    725742972287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass150,942 miles (+18,576)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    150,942 miles
    Test number
    705142561229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass132,366 miles (+26,813)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    132,366 miles
    Test number
    750684620248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass105,553 miles (+722)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    105,553 miles
    Test number
    733862119200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail104,831 miles (+9,498)2 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,831 miles
    Test number
    202295589123
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  16. Pass95,333 miles (+8,443)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    95,333 miles
    Test number
    304066688168
    • NoteAll rear suspension arm bushes cracked and de-bonding
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteFuel filter heavly corroded
    • NoteFuel tank straps corroded
    • NoteNearside rear brake slightly binding
    • NoteOffside front wheel rim slightly out of shape
    • NotePower steering belt cracked

  17. Pass86,890 miles (-87)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    86,890 miles
    Test number
    131100187109
    • NoteO/S REAR TYRE WORN LOW ON INSIDE OF TREAD
    • NoteREAR DISCS STARTING TO CORRODE

  18. Fail86,977 miles (+13,943)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,977 miles
    Test number
    270518857177
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass73,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    73,034 miles
    Test number
    362244955363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T269 BHP

Does T269 BHP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T269 BHP expired on 30 Sept 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T269 BHP?
The MOT on T269 BHP expired on 30 Sept 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T269 BHP done?
T269 BHP was recorded at 278,270 miles at its MOT on 27 Sept 2022, an average of 12,239 miles a year.
Has T269 BHP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T269 BHP has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on T269 BHP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Jun 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T269 BHP find?
T269 BHP failed its latest MOT on 27 Sept 2022 with 2 dangerous defects, 9 major defects, 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up; nearside rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; nearside front brake hose excessively twisted, and 15 more.

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