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Volvo V40

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,731 cc

T72 SEJMOT history

T72 SEJ is a blue petrol Volvo V40 first used on 6 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 130,084 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Oct 2023
Mileage
130,084 mi
At MOT on 25 Oct 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,023 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T72 SEJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,731 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T72 SEJ was last recorded at 130,084 miles on 25 Oct 2022, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,071 miles · 14 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
3,023 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 130,084 miles
  • 2021 – 121,067 miles
  • 2020 – 112,048 miles
  • 2019 – 110,758 miles
  • 2018 – 108,657 miles
  • 2017 – 107,297 miles
  • 2016 – 104,819 miles
  • 2015 – 103,920 miles
  • 2014 – 103,130 miles
  • 2013 – 101,787 miles
  • 2012 – 100,103 miles
  • 2011 – 97,995 miles
  • 2010 – 95,719 miles
  • 2009 – 90,927 miles
  • 2008 – 87,355 miles
  • 2007 – 83,337 miles
  • 2006 – 79,990 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,084 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2015

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,084 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    130,084 miles
    Test number
    124878478964
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail130,071 miles (+9,004)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,071 miles
    Test number
    318907627768
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass121,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    121,067 miles
    Test number
    848705751041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail121,067 miles (+9,019)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,067 miles
    Test number
    438373523846
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

  5. Pass112,048 miles (+1,290)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    112,048 miles
    Test number
    231372678676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass110,758 miles (+2,101)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    110,758 miles
    Test number
    242319521641
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass108,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    108,657 miles
    Test number
    224811267450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail108,675 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,675 miles
    Test number
    333669764829
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  9. Fail108,657 miles (+1,360)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,657 miles
    Test number
    675316894465
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  10. Pass107,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    107,297 miles
    Test number
    220002008907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail107,297 miles (+2,478)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,297 miles
    Test number
    721230329805
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  12. Pass104,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    104,819 miles
    Test number
    494301714690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail104,819 miles (+899)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,819 miles
    Test number
    445343358627
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  14. Pass103,920 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    103,920 miles
    Test number
    695267585007
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail103,920 miles (+22)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,920 miles
    Test number
    636516385043
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail103,898 miles (+768)2 dangerous5 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,898 miles
    Test number
    309676375022
    • DangerousFuel tank filer pipe hose clips rusted badly.
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  17. Pass103,130 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    103,130 miles
    Test number
    116133994494
    • NoteHead lamp wipers inop
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  18. Fail103,130 miles (+1,343)1 dangerous2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,130 miles
    Test number
    537241794008
    • DangerousNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteHead lamp wipers inop
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  19. Pass101,787 miles (+1,684)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    101,787 miles
    Test number
    937610903181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteHeadlamp washers and wipers inop
    • NoteIndicator switch not self canceling on right hand side

  20. Pass100,103 miles (+2,108)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    100,103 miles
    Test number
    945011902119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear chassis corrosion on lower tie bar bracket area
    • NoteNearside rear side marker inop
    • NoteOffside rear chassis corrosion on lower tie bar bracket area

  21. Pass97,995 miles (+2,276)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    97,995 miles
    Test number
    528007281089
    • NoteNearside rear sidemarker inop
    • NoteRear chassis corroding
    • NoteRear metal brake pipes corroding

  22. Pass95,719 miles (+4,792)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    95,719 miles
    Test number
    343013280055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • 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)
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  23. Pass90,927 miles (+3,572)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    90,927 miles
    Test number
    790182889066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass87,355 miles (+4,018)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    87,355 miles
    Test number
    912311308109
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Pass83,337 miles (+3,347)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    83,337 miles
    Test number
    502951687009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass79,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    79,990 miles
    Test number
    634759786036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T72 SEJ

Does T72 SEJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T72 SEJ expired on 24 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T72 SEJ?
The MOT on T72 SEJ expired on 24 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T72 SEJ done?
T72 SEJ was recorded at 130,084 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2022, an average of 3,023 miles a year.
Has T72 SEJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T72 SEJ has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on T72 SEJ 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 T72 SEJ find?
T72 SEJ passed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2022 with 2 advisories: offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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