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Volvo V40

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,731 cc

T498 KLHMOT history

T498 KLH is a red petrol Volvo V40 first used on 16 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Mar 2024 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 123,043 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Mar 2024
Mileage
123,043 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2023
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,624 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T498 KLH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,731 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T498 KLH was last recorded at 123,043 miles on 20 Mar 2023, 3,903 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Mar 2013: 79,517 miles, lower than 148,467 miles on 16 Jan 2013.

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
119,140 miles · 19 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
3,903 miles
Average per year
4,624 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 123,043 miles
  • 2022 – 119,140 miles
  • 2021 – 114,858 miles
  • 2020 – 111,212 miles
  • 2019 – 105,687 miles
  • 2018 – 99,921 miles
  • 2017 – 95,389 miles
  • 2016 – 91,744 miles
  • 2015 – 88,245 miles
  • 2014 – 83,131 miles
  • 2013 – 79,517 miles
  • 2012 – 73,635 miles
  • 2011 – 68,306 miles
  • 2010 – 62,870 miles
  • 2009 – 60,498 miles
  • 2008 – 54,798 miles
  • 2007 – 49,763 miles
  • 2006 – 44,238 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,043 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracks (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front tyre slight wear to outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

31 tests since 4 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,043 miles (+3,903)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    123,043 miles
    Test number
    619750747356
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracks (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass119,140 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    119,140 miles
    Test number
    517747258538
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail119,121 miles (+4,263)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,121 miles
    Test number
    982364397755
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass114,858 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    114,858 miles
    Test number
    709351586402
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail114,856 miles (+3,644)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,856 miles
    Test number
    302554696501
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass111,212 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    111,212 miles
    Test number
    352993518535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail111,212 miles (+5,525)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,212 miles
    Test number
    713247421531
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass105,687 miles (+5,766)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    105,687 miles
    Test number
    657727112293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass99,921 miles (+4,532)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    99,921 miles
    Test number
    241438537036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass95,389 miles (+34)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    95,389 miles
    Test number
    804848162861
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre slight wear to outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail95,355 miles (+3,611)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,355 miles
    Test number
    236108081650
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect inner reflector deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre slight wear to outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass91,744 miles (+3,499)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    91,744 miles
    Test number
    832065056584
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass88,245 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    88,245 miles
    Test number
    635370075059
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteFront number plate poor condition

  14. Fail88,245 miles (+5,114)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,245 miles
    Test number
    379425065074
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteFront number plate poor condition

  15. Pass83,131 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    83,131 miles
    Test number
    207858354039
    • NoteNumber plates poor condition

  16. Fail83,127 miles (+3,610)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,127 miles
    Test number
    955518954043
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNumber plates poor condition

  17. Pass79,517 miles (-68,950)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    79,517 miles
    Test number
    675622273019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass148,467 miles2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    148,467 miles
    Test number
    685206213014
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteBattery insecure.
    • NoteN/s door mirror glass cracked.
    • NoteO/s/f brake hose perrished.
    • NoteSmall chip in n/s swept area of screen.

  19. Fail148,467 miles (+74,832)1 dangerous3 failures4 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,467 miles
    Test number
    998425813067
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteBattery insecure.
    • NoteN/s door mirror glass cracked.
    • NoteO/s/f brake hose perrished.
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded.
    • NoteSmall chip in n/s swept area of screen.

  20. Pass73,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    73,635 miles
    Test number
    846046462013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail73,635 miles (+5,329)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,635 miles
    Test number
    837661862038
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront discs poor condition

  22. Pass68,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    68,306 miles
    Test number
    838433071047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail68,306 miles (+5,436)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,306 miles
    Test number
    186753261078
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteFront brake pads low discs poor condition liped

  24. Pass62,870 miles (+2,372)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    62,870 miles
    Test number
    183544650426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass60,498 miles (+87)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    60,498 miles
    Test number
    484401679094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail60,411 miles (+5,613)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,411 miles
    Test number
    931156369083
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  27. Fail54,798 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,798 miles
    Test number
    250825678094
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  28. Pass54,798 miles (+5,035)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    54,798 miles
    Test number
    530845978054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass49,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    49,763 miles
    Test number
    153914777099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail49,763 miles (+5,525)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,763 miles
    Test number
    952034977075
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  31. Pass44,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    44,238 miles
    Test number
    502403566007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T498 KLH

Does T498 KLH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T498 KLH expired on 21 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T498 KLH?
The MOT on T498 KLH expired on 21 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T498 KLH done?
T498 KLH was recorded at 123,043 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2023, an average of 4,624 miles a year.
Has T498 KLH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T498 KLH has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T498 KLH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Mar 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T498 KLH find?
T498 KLH passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2023 with 7 advisories: exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracks; offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 4 more.

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