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Volvo V40

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,731 cc

T318 RAAMOT history

T318 RAA is a blue petrol Volvo V40 first used on 1 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 51,840 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
51,840 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,680 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T318 RAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,731 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T318 RAA was last recorded at 51,840 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 1,005 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,835 miles · 27 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,005 miles
Average per year
1,680 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,840 miles
  • 2025 – 50,835 miles
  • 2024 – 49,774 miles
  • 2023 – 48,672 miles
  • 2022 – 47,489 miles
  • 2021 – 46,207 miles
  • 2020 – 44,961 miles
  • 2019 – 42,843 miles
  • 2018 – 41,082 miles
  • 2017 – 39,046 miles
  • 2016 – 36,856 miles
  • 2015 – 34,261 miles
  • 2014 – 31,176 miles
  • 2013 – 27,871 miles
  • 2012 – 25,975 miles
  • 2011 – 25,082 miles
  • 2010 – 23,999 miles
  • 2009 – 22,458 miles
  • 2008 – 20,959 miles
  • 2007 – 19,265 miles
  • 2006 – 17,598 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,840 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021

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 Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,840 miles (+1,005)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    51,840 miles
    Test number
    818751698647
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass50,835 miles (+1,061)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    50,835 miles
    Test number
    142638154055
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass49,774 miles (+1,102)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    49,774 miles
    Test number
    108645303837
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass48,672 miles (+1,183)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    48,672 miles
    Test number
    226314082376
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass47,489 miles (+1,282)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    47,489 miles
    Test number
    828948301041
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Marked in yellow. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chasis rail, corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake hose ferrules, front most. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Pass46,207 miles (+82)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    46,207 miles
    Test number
    809745051865
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and associated assembles corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Fail46,125 miles (+1,164)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,125 miles
    Test number
    906946884804
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn swing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and associated assemblies corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass44,961 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    44,961 miles
    Test number
    502990109874
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight brake pedal travel

  9. Fail44,944 miles (+2,101)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,944 miles
    Test number
    768628905692
    • MajorOffside Front Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight brake pedal travel

  10. Pass42,843 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    42,843 miles
    Test number
    763940505889
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear indicator pale output
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear indicator pale output
    • AdvisorySlight service brake pedal travel

  11. Fail42,843 miles (+1,761)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,843 miles
    Test number
    392559242658
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear indicator pale output
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear indicator pale output
    • AdvisorySlight service brake pedal travel

  12. Pass41,082 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    41,082 miles
    Test number
    970948726073
    • AdvisoryBrake pressure build up slow (3.3.E.6)
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal spongy

  13. Fail41,080 miles (+2,034)4 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,080 miles
    Test number
    258685590680
    • DangerousBrake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • DangerousBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass39,046 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    39,046 miles
    Test number
    286721120272
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail39,046 miles (+2,190)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,046 miles
    Test number
    804523275891
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass36,856 miles (+25)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2017
    Odometer
    36,856 miles
    Test number
    413517517985
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre nail in tread

  17. Fail36,831 miles (+2,570)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,831 miles
    Test number
    698141235025
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre nail in tread

  18. Pass34,261 miles (+3,085)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    34,261 miles
    Test number
    159395105145
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Pass31,176 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    31,176 miles
    Test number
    996555104154
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Fail31,176 miles (+3,305)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,176 miles
    Test number
    225415404197
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Fail27,871 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,871 miles
    Test number
    206622103424
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  22. Pass27,871 miles (+1,896)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    27,871 miles
    Test number
    307372403168
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  23. Pass25,975 miles (+893)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    25,975 miles
    Test number
    238397302193
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly worn

  24. Pass25,082 miles (+1,083)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2012
    Odometer
    25,082 miles
    Test number
    417045601105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass23,999 miles (+1,541)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2011
    Odometer
    23,999 miles
    Test number
    980186200121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass22,458 miles (+1,499)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    22,458 miles
    Test number
    342081619156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass20,959 miles (+1,694)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    20,959 miles
    Test number
    350334218173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass19,265 miles (+1,667)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    19,265 miles
    Test number
    690887707154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass17,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    17,598 miles
    Test number
    341218206180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T318 RAA

Does T318 RAA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T318 RAA is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T318 RAA?
The MOT on T318 RAA is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T318 RAA done?
T318 RAA was recorded at 51,840 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 1,680 miles a year.
Has T318 RAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T318 RAA has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on T318 RAA 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 T318 RAA find?
T318 RAA passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive.

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