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Volvo V40

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,783 cc

T742 JPPMOT history

T742 JPP is a blue petrol Volvo V40 first used on 6 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 129,404 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
129,404 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,790 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T742 JPP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,783 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T742 JPP was last recorded at 129,404 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 336 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,068 miles · 3 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
336 miles
Average per year
1,790 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,404 miles
  • 2025 – 124,460 miles
  • 2024 – 124,323 miles
  • 2023 – 124,097 miles
  • 2022 – 123,721 miles
  • 2021 – 123,197 miles
  • 2020 – 121,819 miles
  • 2019 – 120,929 miles
  • 2018 – 119,850 miles
  • 2017 – 119,025 miles
  • 2016 – 117,113 miles
  • 2015 – 115,790 miles
  • 2014 – 113,493 miles
  • 2013 – 112,024 miles
  • 2012 – 110,293 miles
  • 2011 – 106,310 miles
  • 2010 – 104,446 miles
  • 2009 – 102,974 miles
  • 2008 – 100,716 miles
  • 2007 – 97,764 miles
  • 2006 – 93,423 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,404 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 6 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,404 miles (+336)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    129,404 miles
    Test number
    365047173082
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail129,068 miles (+4,608)5 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,068 miles
    Test number
    501291099095
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass124,460 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    124,460 miles
    Test number
    424123154428
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail124,460 miles (+137)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,460 miles
    Test number
    715856227607
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass124,323 miles (+226)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    124,323 miles
    Test number
    290944346870
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass124,097 miles (+376)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    124,097 miles
    Test number
    420996671273
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass123,721 miles (+524)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    123,721 miles
    Test number
    392838105685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass123,197 miles (+1,378)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    123,197 miles
    Test number
    639137971280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass121,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    121,819 miles
    Test number
    273989525457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail121,819 miles (+890)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,819 miles
    Test number
    504359110985
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass120,929 miles (+1,079)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    120,929 miles
    Test number
    667678823337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass119,850 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    119,850 miles
    Test number
    820110675868
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking

  13. Fail119,849 miles (+824)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,849 miles
    Test number
    908664870242
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking

  14. Pass119,025 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    119,025 miles
    Test number
    248178509710
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail119,025 miles (+1,912)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,025 miles
    Test number
    734908080784
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass117,113 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    117,113 miles
    Test number
    519742362335
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Fail117,113 miles (+1,323)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,113 miles
    Test number
    153122343615
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Pass115,790 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    115,790 miles
    Test number
    308673385199
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail115,790 miles (+2,297)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,790 miles
    Test number
    295652585481
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass113,493 miles (+1,469)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    113,493 miles
    Test number
    776449564125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass112,024 miles (+1,731)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    112,024 miles
    Test number
    956584063163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass110,293 miles (+3,983)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    110,293 miles
    Test number
    519794662151
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass106,310 miles (+1,864)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    106,310 miles
    Test number
    965748551116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass104,446 miles (+1,472)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    104,446 miles
    Test number
    280125260163
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass102,974 miles (+2,258)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    102,974 miles
    Test number
    211273469412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass100,716 miles (+2,952)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    100,716 miles
    Test number
    840980678174
    • NoteNearside rear tyre tread 4mm
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorating slightly

  27. Fail97,764 miles1 repaired2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,764 miles
    Test number
    284533777433
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteDrvers windscreen washers need adjusting
    • NoteNearside rear outer side light not working
    • NoteOffside rear tyre tread 4mm
    • NoteRear brake discs partialy corroded & pads 50% worn

  28. Pass97,764 miles (+4,341)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    97,764 miles
    Test number
    324403977168
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteDrvers windscreen washers need adjusting
    • NoteNearside rear outer side light not working
    • NoteOffside rear tyre tread 4mm
    • NoteRear brake discs partialy corroded & pads 50% worn

  29. Pass93,423 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    93,423 miles
    Test number
    281117256195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront brake pads 75% worn
    • NoteNearside rear tyre tread 4mm
    • NoteOffside front brake disc has slight distortion

Questions about T742 JPP

Does T742 JPP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T742 JPP is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T742 JPP?
The MOT on T742 JPP is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T742 JPP done?
T742 JPP was recorded at 129,404 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 1,790 miles a year.
Has T742 JPP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T742 JPP has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T742 JPP 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 T742 JPP find?
T742 JPP passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all, and 3 more.

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