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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 5,988 cc

T40 ABFMOT history

T40 ABF is a black petrol Bentley Continental first used on 17 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 110,330 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 May 2027
Mileage
110,330 mi
At MOT on 4 May 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,540 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 ABF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Bentley
Model
Continental
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
17 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
4 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 ABF was last recorded at 110,330 miles on 4 May 2026, 1,105 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 May 2025: 109,225 miles, lower than 175,885 miles on 1 Jun 2024.

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
109,225 miles · 31 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,105 miles
Average per year
4,540 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,330 miles
  • 2025 – 109,225 miles
  • 2024 – 175,885 miles
  • 2023 – 108,040 miles
  • 2022 – 106,937 miles
  • 2021 – 105,987 miles
  • 2020 – 105,341 miles
  • 2019 – 104,367 miles
  • 2018 – 100,351 miles
  • 2017 – 96,556 miles
  • 2016 – 93,333 miles
  • 2015 – 87,367 miles
  • 2014 – 82,894 miles
  • 2013 – 79,309 miles
  • 2012 – 76,420 miles
  • 2011 – 65,101 miles
  • 2010 – 47,930 miles
  • 2009 – 32,772 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,330 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,330 miles (+1,105)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    110,330 miles
    Test number
    149060091419
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass109,225 miles (-66,660)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2026
    Odometer
    109,225 miles
    Test number
    890587046014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass175,885 miles (+67,845)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    175,885 miles
    Test number
    197756314197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass108,040 miles (+1,103)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    108,040 miles
    Test number
    844456463855
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass106,937 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    106,937 miles
    Test number
    774371001688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail106,911 miles (+924)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,911 miles
    Test number
    237945702199
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.88% (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 1.09% (8.2.1.2 (b))

  7. Pass105,987 miles (+646)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    105,987 miles
    Test number
    392478486766
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass105,341 miles (+974)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    105,341 miles
    Test number
    470231452167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass104,367 miles (+4,016)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    104,367 miles
    Test number
    764336113020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass100,351 miles (+3,795)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    100,351 miles
    Test number
    125987942171
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  11. Pass96,556 miles (+3,223)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    96,556 miles
    Test number
    508887728418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass93,333 miles (+5,966)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    93,333 miles
    Test number
    688691711564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass87,367 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    87,367 miles
    Test number
    698867805193
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  14. Fail87,367 miles (+4,473)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,367 miles
    Test number
    377726305174
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  15. Pass82,894 miles (+3,585)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    82,894 miles
    Test number
    977486504134
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass79,309 miles (+2,889)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    79,309 miles
    Test number
    376179083086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass76,420 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    76,420 miles
    Test number
    137393412395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail76,410 miles (+11,309)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,410 miles
    Test number
    307731712399
    • FailureFuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteN/s/r road wheel has had a repair

  19. Pass65,101 miles (+17,171)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    65,101 miles
    Test number
    948988171269
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteHigh level brake light inop(maybe disconnected).
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing low(3mm).
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing low(3mm).

  20. Pass47,930 miles (+4,835)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    47,930 miles
    Test number
    263894940243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,095 miles (+10,323)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    43,095 miles
    Test number
    132137190050
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAdivse all tyres wearing on edges

  22. Pass32,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    32,772 miles
    Test number
    284153699018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T40 ABF

Does T40 ABF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 ABF is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T40 ABF?
The MOT on T40 ABF is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T40 ABF done?
T40 ABF was recorded at 110,330 miles at its MOT on 4 May 2026, an average of 4,540 miles a year.
Has T40 ABF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 ABF has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on T40 ABF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 May 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T40 ABF find?
T40 ABF passed its latest MOT on 4 May 2026 with 2 advisories: front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides.

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