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Volvo V40

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,948 cc

T730 RHCMOT history

T730 RHC is a silver petrol Volvo V40 first used on 20 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 98,815 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Nov 2023
Mileage
98,815 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,316 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T730 RHC
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
20 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T730 RHC was last recorded at 98,815 miles on 8 Nov 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,815 miles · 3 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,316 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 98,815 miles
  • 2021 – 98,693 miles
  • 2020 – 98,561 miles
  • 2019 – 97,626 miles
  • 2018 – 96,298 miles
  • 2017 – 95,207 miles
  • 2016 – 93,485 miles
  • 2015 – 90,998 miles
  • 2014 – 87,515 miles
  • 2013 – 84,052 miles
  • 2012 – 79,691 miles
  • 2011 – 75,351 miles
  • 2010 – 74,055 miles
  • 2009 – 72,574 miles
  • 2008 – 69,750 miles
  • 2007 – 66,690 miles
  • 2006 – 60,591 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,815 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Rear brake discs rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Exhaust system rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass98,815 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    98,815 miles
    Test number
    716741061485
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail98,815 miles (+122)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,815 miles
    Test number
    949139130122
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHazzard Light Switch sticky
    • AdvisoryM.I.L. Warning light illuminated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass98,693 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    98,693 miles
    Test number
    712702822443
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs rusty

  4. Fail98,692 miles (+131)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,692 miles
    Test number
    874714720831
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs rusty

  5. Pass98,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    98,561 miles
    Test number
    786036664510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail98,561 miles (+935)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,561 miles
    Test number
    475998071260
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass97,626 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    97,626 miles
    Test number
    820818333213
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusty
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

  8. Fail97,614 miles (+1,316)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,614 miles
    Test number
    348369071157
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusty
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryHand brake has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass96,298 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    96,298 miles
    Test number
    937972470781
    • AdvisoryExhaust system is rusty
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  10. Fail96,297 miles (+1,090)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,297 miles
    Test number
    668737702037
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system is rusty
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Pass95,207 miles (+1,722)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    95,207 miles
    Test number
    213291729806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass93,485 miles (+2,487)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    93,485 miles
    Test number
    825291545953
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are perished and nearside rear is slightly out of shape
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Two chips (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass90,998 miles (+3,483)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    90,998 miles
    Test number
    568622365005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass87,515 miles (+76)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    87,515 miles
    Test number
    376366274073
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail87,439 miles (+3,387)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,439 miles
    Test number
    465442274002
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass84,052 miles (+4,361)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    84,052 miles
    Test number
    489354873030
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass79,691 miles (+4,340)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    79,691 miles
    Test number
    585221382060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass75,351 miles (+1,296)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    75,351 miles
    Test number
    368586551061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass74,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    74,055 miles
    Test number
    744700360029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail74,055 miles (+1,481)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,055 miles
    Test number
    903370260000
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  21. Pass72,574 miles (+2,824)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    72,574 miles
    Test number
    743428459037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass69,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    69,750 miles
    Test number
    774683768079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail69,750 miles (+3,060)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,750 miles
    Test number
    181233368076
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass66,690 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    66,690 miles
    Test number
    653079727170
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  25. Fail66,690 miles (+6,099)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,690 miles
    Test number
    200698527494
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteWindscreen wiper blades starting to split

  26. Pass60,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2007
    Odometer
    60,591 miles
    Test number
    950438826124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T730 RHC

Does T730 RHC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T730 RHC expired on 7 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T730 RHC?
The MOT on T730 RHC expired on 7 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T730 RHC done?
T730 RHC was recorded at 98,815 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2022, an average of 2,316 miles a year.
Has T730 RHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T730 RHC has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on T730 RHC 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 T730 RHC find?
T730 RHC passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2022 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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