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Volvo V40

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,948 cc

T513 RCFMOT history

T513 RCF is a silver petrol Volvo V40 first used on 5 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 98,249 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Oct 2026
Mileage
98,249 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,675 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T513 RCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,948 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T513 RCF was last recorded at 98,249 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 1,535 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,714 miles · 24 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,535 miles
Average per year
2,675 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,249 miles
  • 2024 – 96,714 miles
  • 2023 – 94,546 miles
  • 2022 – 92,382 miles
  • 2021 – 90,752 miles
  • 2020 – 89,073 miles
  • 2019 – 86,834 miles
  • 2018 – 83,603 miles
  • 2017 – 80,817 miles
  • 2016 – 77,889 miles
  • 2015 – 74,946 miles
  • 2014 – 71,574 miles
  • 2013 – 68,681 miles
  • 2012 – 66,195 miles
  • 2011 – 63,742 miles
  • 2010 – 60,350 miles
  • 2009 – 56,446 miles
  • 2008 – 52,705 miles
  • 2007 – 49,809 miles
  • 2006 – 47,674 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,249 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Outer constant velocity joint gaiter slightly split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

31 tests since 21 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,249 miles (+1,535)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    98,249 miles
    Test number
    211515439849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass96,714 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    96,714 miles
    Test number
    792108668432
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Fail96,714 miles (+2,168)1 dangerous3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,714 miles
    Test number
    657489176074
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass94,546 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    94,546 miles
    Test number
    665831419513
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail94,546 miles (+2,164)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,546 miles
    Test number
    465737015778
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested reflector insecure - adjuster broken (4.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass92,382 miles (+1,630)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    92,382 miles
    Test number
    190475141882
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer constant velocity joint gaiter slightly split

  7. Pass90,752 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    90,752 miles
    Test number
    648193237618
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer constant velocity joint gaiter slightly split

  8. Fail90,752 miles (+1,679)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,752 miles
    Test number
    725713824241
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer constant velocity joint gaiter slightly split

  9. Pass89,073 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    89,073 miles
    Test number
    614601570125
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge

  10. Fail89,073 miles (+2,239)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,073 miles
    Test number
    436210970464
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge

  11. Pass86,834 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    86,834 miles
    Test number
    207908087450
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail86,834 miles (+3,231)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,834 miles
    Test number
    489966447261
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass83,603 miles (+2,786)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    83,603 miles
    Test number
    753503106086
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  14. Pass80,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    80,817 miles
    Test number
    843514760729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail80,817 miles (+2,928)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,817 miles
    Test number
    167892714421
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass77,889 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    77,889 miles
    Test number
    366690789534
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail77,889 miles (+2,943)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,889 miles
    Test number
    296903877085
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass74,946 miles (+3,372)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    74,946 miles
    Test number
    315230383994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass71,574 miles (+2,893)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    71,574 miles
    Test number
    486243524442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail68,681 miles5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,681 miles
    Test number
    425833723377
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass68,681 miles (+2,486)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    68,681 miles
    Test number
    826633323303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass66,195 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    66,195 miles
    Test number
    977082032383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail66,195 miles (+2,453)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,195 miles
    Test number
    288178122382
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  24. Pass63,742 miles (+3,392)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    63,742 miles
    Test number
    329846521387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass60,350 miles (+3,904)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    60,350 miles
    Test number
    533683720386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • NoteVery slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

  26. Pass56,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    56,446 miles
    Test number
    513424529355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail56,446 miles (+3,741)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,446 miles
    Test number
    641734829312
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  28. Pass52,705 miles (+2,896)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    52,705 miles
    Test number
    602226028321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail49,809 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,809 miles
    Test number
    494137527369
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  30. Pass49,809 miles (+2,135)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    49,809 miles
    Test number
    924077227370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass47,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    47,674 miles
    Test number
    633845726396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T513 RCF

Does T513 RCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T513 RCF is valid until 23 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T513 RCF?
The MOT on T513 RCF is valid until 23 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T513 RCF done?
T513 RCF was recorded at 98,249 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 2,675 miles a year.
Has T513 RCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T513 RCF has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T513 RCF 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 T513 RCF find?
T513 RCF passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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