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Volvo V40

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,588 cc

T48 KBJMOT history

T48 KBJ is a blue petrol Volvo V40 first used on 7 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 132,206 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Nov 2025
Mileage
132,206 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2024
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,680 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T48 KBJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,588 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T48 KBJ was last recorded at 132,206 miles on 28 Nov 2024, 4,290 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,916 miles · 28 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
4,290 miles
Average per year
5,680 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 132,206 miles
  • 2023 – 127,916 miles
  • 2022 – 121,667 miles
  • 2021 – 119,041 miles
  • 2020 – 115,134 miles
  • 2019 – 110,230 miles
  • 2018 – 102,279 miles
  • 2017 – 91,814 miles
  • 2016 – 82,660 miles
  • 2015 – 73,202 miles
  • 2014 – 61,665 miles
  • 2013 – 52,783 miles
  • 2012 – 50,574 miles
  • 2011 – 48,142 miles
  • 2010 – 43,505 miles
  • 2009 – 38,953 miles
  • 2008 – 33,815 miles
  • 2007 – 30,852 miles
  • 2006 – 27,152 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,206 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 31 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,206 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    132,206 miles
    Test number
    309052035377
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail132,206 miles (+4,290)3 repaired3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,206 miles
    Test number
    296444306183
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass127,916 miles (+6,249)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    127,916 miles
    Test number
    716299480813
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass121,667 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    121,667 miles
    Test number
    230600143373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  5. Fail121,667 miles (+2,626)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,667 miles
    Test number
    744667459008
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  6. Pass119,041 miles (+3,907)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    119,041 miles
    Test number
    613502331110
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses deteriorated
  7. Pass115,134 miles (+4,904)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    115,134 miles
    Test number
    513847625540
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass110,230 miles (+7,951)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    110,230 miles
    Test number
    715761505850
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass102,279 miles (+10,465)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    102,279 miles
    Test number
    247868190003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  10. Pass91,814 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    91,814 miles
    Test number
    830034951849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail91,805 miles (+9,145)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,805 miles
    Test number
    820409099397
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  12. Pass82,660 miles (+9,458)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    82,660 miles
    Test number
    244474543285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass73,202 miles (+11,537)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    73,202 miles
    Test number
    201239659748
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished and wearing on inner edges
  14. Pass61,665 miles (+8,882)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    61,665 miles
    Test number
    605820654152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,783 miles (+2,209)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    52,783 miles
    Test number
    759731343105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail50,574 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,574 miles
    Test number
    495796842141
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  17. Pass50,574 miles (+2,432)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    50,574 miles
    Test number
    865426742167
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  18. Pass48,142 miles (+4,637)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    48,142 miles
    Test number
    718246741172
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteN/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteN/S/F brake pads wearing low
    • NoteStone chip in front screen
  19. Pass43,505 miles (+4,552)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    43,505 miles
    Test number
    204457540144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,953 miles (+5,138)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    38,953 miles
    Test number
    662460649195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,815 miles (+2,963)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    33,815 miles
    Test number
    751068528149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,852 miles (+3,700)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    30,852 miles
    Test number
    291885747173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,152 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    27,152 miles
    Test number
    552931356133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail27,150 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,150 miles
    Test number
    222371356159
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T48 KBJ

Does T48 KBJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T48 KBJ expired on 27 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T48 KBJ?
The MOT on T48 KBJ expired on 27 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T48 KBJ done?
T48 KBJ was recorded at 132,206 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2024, an average of 5,680 miles a year.
Has T48 KBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T48 KBJ has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T48 KBJ 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 T48 KBJ find?
T48 KBJ passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2024 with 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 1 more.

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