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Volvo V40

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,855 cc

T523 RBRMOT history

T523 RBR is a green petrol Volvo V40 first used on 23 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 37,958 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
37,958 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,380 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T523 RBR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,855 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T523 RBR was last recorded at 37,958 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 6,760 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Feb 2014: 22,314 miles, lower than 108,887 miles on 25 Feb 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
31,198 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,760 miles
Average per year
1,380 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 37,958 miles
  • 2025 – 31,198 miles
  • 2024 – 26,776 miles
  • 2016 – 25,459 miles
  • 2015 – 24,081 miles
  • 2014 – 22,314 miles
  • 2013 – 108,887 miles
  • 2012 – 19,936 miles
  • 2011 – 18,772 miles
  • 2010 – 17,434 miles
  • 2009 – 15,659 miles
  • 2008 – 13,731 miles
  • 2007 – 12,114 miles
  • 2006 – 10,552 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,958 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass37,958 miles (+6,760)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    37,958 miles
    Test number
    237327692287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass31,198 miles (+4,422)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    31,198 miles
    Test number
    972029759707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass26,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    26,776 miles
    Test number
    470470939142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail26,776 miles (+1,317)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,776 miles
    Test number
    818488896835
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass25,459 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    25,459 miles
    Test number
    250860827006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  6. Fail25,459 miles (+1,378)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,459 miles
    Test number
    934245947197
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  7. Pass24,081 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    24,081 miles
    Test number
    815962965090
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Fail24,080 miles (+1,766)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,080 miles
    Test number
    289616055079
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass22,314 miles (-86,573)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    22,314 miles
    Test number
    185475554460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass108,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    108,887 miles
    Test number
    148996553417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass21,138 miles (+1,202)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    21,138 miles
    Test number
    516556153021
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass19,936 miles (+1,164)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    19,936 miles
    Test number
    157305152009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass18,772 miles (+1,338)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    18,772 miles
    Test number
    198866651097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail17,434 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,434 miles
    Test number
    440816550050
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass17,434 miles (+1,775)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    17,434 miles
    Test number
    761646750015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass15,659 miles (+1,928)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    15,659 miles
    Test number
    462146259098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass13,731 miles (+1,617)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    13,731 miles
    Test number
    733572058002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail12,114 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,114 miles
    Test number
    604746107191
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass12,114 miles (+1,562)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    12,114 miles
    Test number
    844626107194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass10,552 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    10,552 miles
    Test number
    214347266070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T523 RBR

Does T523 RBR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T523 RBR is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T523 RBR?
The MOT on T523 RBR is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T523 RBR done?
T523 RBR was recorded at 37,958 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 1,380 miles a year.
Has T523 RBR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T523 RBR has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T523 RBR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Feb 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T523 RBR find?
T523 RBR passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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