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Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,731 cc

T420 VAXMOT history

T420 VAX is a green petrol Volvo V40 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Jan 2022 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 81,787 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Jan 2022
Mileage
81,787 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,399 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T420 VAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,731 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jan 2022
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T420 VAX was last recorded at 81,787 miles on 14 Jan 2022, 3,269 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,518 miles · 7 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
3,269 miles
Average per year
3,399 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 81,787 miles
  • 2021 – 78,518 miles
  • 2020 – 76,435 miles
  • 2019 – 73,353 miles
  • 2018 – 69,118 miles
  • 2017 – 64,910 miles
  • 2016 – 58,854 miles
  • 2015 – 53,904 miles
  • 2014 – 48,280 miles
  • 2013 – 42,256 miles
  • 2011 – 41,408 miles
  • 2010 – 40,068 miles
  • 2009 – 35,604 miles
  • 2007 – 32,923 miles
  • 2005 – 27,168 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail81,787 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill and inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail81,787 miles (+3,269)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,787 miles
    Test number
    964806676259
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill and inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass78,518 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    78,518 miles
    Test number
    670333492939
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail78,518 miles (+2,083)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,518 miles
    Test number
    741630376364
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass76,435 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    76,435 miles
    Test number
    573141869200
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail76,435 miles (+3,082)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,435 miles
    Test number
    835765819350
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass73,353 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    73,353 miles
    Test number
    875017394590
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear outer sill corroded

  7. Fail73,353 miles (+4,235)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,353 miles
    Test number
    768857509852
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear outer sill corroded

  8. Pass69,118 miles (+4,208)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    69,118 miles
    Test number
    465036372635
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass64,910 miles (+6,056)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    64,910 miles
    Test number
    405199341606
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass58,854 miles (+4,950)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    58,854 miles
    Test number
    991956129577
    • 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail53,904 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,904 miles
    Test number
    139039715068
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass53,904 miles (+5,624)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    53,904 miles
    Test number
    857129915072
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass48,280 miles (+10)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    48,280 miles
    Test number
    715393524032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  14. Fail48,270 miles (+6,014)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,270 miles
    Test number
    168481424499
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  15. Pass42,256 miles (+848)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    42,256 miles
    Test number
    917083323097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,408 miles (+1,340)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    41,408 miles
    Test number
    629735951339
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  17. Pass40,068 miles (+2,389)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    40,068 miles
    Test number
    690946450317
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  18. Pass37,679 miles (+2,075)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    37,679 miles
    Test number
    801415700002
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass35,604 miles (+2,681)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    35,604 miles
    Test number
    701405609062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,923 miles (+3,151)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    32,923 miles
    Test number
    452480647448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,772 miles (+2,604)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    29,772 miles
    Test number
    993903307023
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass27,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    27,168 miles
    Test number
    681403055338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T420 VAX

Does T420 VAX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T420 VAX expired on 27 Jan 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T420 VAX?
The MOT on T420 VAX expired on 27 Jan 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T420 VAX done?
T420 VAX was recorded at 81,787 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2022, an average of 3,399 miles a year.
Has T420 VAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T420 VAX has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T420 VAX 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 T420 VAX find?
T420 VAX failed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2022 with 2 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill and inner wing; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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