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Volvo V40

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,588 cc

T770 AJOMOT history

T770 AJO is a blue petrol Volvo V40 first used on 22 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 Jul 2022 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 182,124 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Jul 2022
Mileage
182,124 mi
At MOT on 19 Jul 2022
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,301 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T770 AJO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,588 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jul 2022
Latest MOT test
19 Jul 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T770 AJO was last recorded at 182,124 miles on 19 Jul 2022, 4,670 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,454 miles · 14 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
4,670 miles
Average per year
6,301 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 182,124 miles
  • 2021 – 177,454 miles
  • 2020 – 173,398 miles
  • 2019 – 169,351 miles
  • 2018 – 164,850 miles
  • 2017 – 159,554 miles
  • 2016 – 153,867 miles
  • 2015 – 148,353 miles
  • 2014 – 142,458 miles
  • 2013 – 135,962 miles
  • 2012 – 129,662 miles
  • 2011 – 121,979 miles
  • 2010 – 111,260 miles
  • 2009 – 98,807 miles
  • 2008 – 91,583 miles
  • 2007 – 82,946 miles
  • 2005 – 74,521 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail182,124 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
  • MajorBrake performance not tested braking system leaking (1.2.1 (g))
  • MajorFront Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 21 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail182,124 miles (+4,670)2 dangerous8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,124 miles
    Test number
    916603810149
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested braking system leaking (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorFront Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass177,454 miles (+4,056)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    177,454 miles
    Test number
    697699470010
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass173,398 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    173,398 miles
    Test number
    655783525341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail173,391 miles (+4,040)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,391 miles
    Test number
    826586889705
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass169,351 miles (+4,501)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    169,351 miles
    Test number
    345610451836
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass164,850 miles (+5,296)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    164,850 miles
    Test number
    980890809863
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight rust under car

  7. Pass159,554 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    159,554 miles
    Test number
    926389149522
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail159,554 miles (+5,687)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,554 miles
    Test number
    196554002453
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass153,867 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    153,867 miles
    Test number
    895467802508
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Fail153,867 miles (+5,514)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,867 miles
    Test number
    154950758233
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass148,353 miles (+5,895)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    148,353 miles
    Test number
    156934595153
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass142,458 miles (+6,496)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    142,458 miles
    Test number
    476000094145
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass135,962 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    135,962 miles
    Test number
    458444983144
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail135,962 miles (+6,300)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,962 miles
    Test number
    506304083113
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass129,662 miles (+7,683)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    129,662 miles
    Test number
    305405502255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass121,979 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    121,979 miles
    Test number
    145933901252
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail121,979 miles (+10,719)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,979 miles
    Test number
    449573001216
    • Repaired at testNearside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass111,260 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    111,260 miles
    Test number
    274821710282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail111,260 miles (+12,453)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,260 miles
    Test number
    974251210296
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass98,807 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    98,807 miles
    Test number
    673755699126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail98,807 miles (+7,224)4 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,807 miles
    Test number
    943915699133
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass91,583 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    91,583 miles
    Test number
    782513648024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail91,583 miles (+8,637)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,583 miles
    Test number
    180382048008
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  24. Pass82,946 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    82,946 miles
    Test number
    111847617040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail82,946 miles (+8,425)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,946 miles
    Test number
    492817417030
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass74,521 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    74,521 miles
    Test number
    832342575171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T770 AJO

Does T770 AJO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T770 AJO expired on 31 Jul 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T770 AJO?
The MOT on T770 AJO expired on 31 Jul 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T770 AJO done?
T770 AJO was recorded at 182,124 miles at its MOT on 19 Jul 2022, an average of 6,301 miles a year.
Has T770 AJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T770 AJO has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on T770 AJO 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 T770 AJO find?
T770 AJO failed its latest MOT on 19 Jul 2022 with 2 dangerous defects, 8 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system; offside rear brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture; brake performance not tested braking system leaking, and 9 more.

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