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Volvo V40

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,948 cc

T788 EDPMOT history

T788 EDP is a red petrol Volvo V40 first used on 12 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 68,184 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Jul 2026
Mileage
68,184 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,092 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T788 EDP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,948 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T788 EDP was last recorded at 68,184 miles on 15 Jul 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,182 miles · 10 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,092 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 68,184 miles
  • 2024 – 64,372 miles
  • 2023 – 57,674 miles
  • 2022 – 57,524 miles
  • 2021 – 56,286 miles
  • 2020 – 50,174 miles
  • 2019 – 49,237 miles
  • 2018 – 49,085 miles
  • 2017 – 48,852 miles
  • 2016 – 48,533 miles
  • 2015 – 47,445 miles
  • 2014 – 46,238 miles
  • 2013 – 44,287 miles
  • 2012 – 41,959 miles
  • 2011 – 39,427 miles
  • 2010 – 37,164 miles
  • 2009 – 34,948 miles
  • 2008 – 33,005 miles
  • 2007 – 30,784 miles
  • 2006 – 28,143 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,184 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Centre to rear exhaust flange corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear section of o/s outer sill panel weak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass68,184 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    68,184 miles
    Test number
    800398744810
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail68,182 miles (+3,810)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,182 miles
    Test number
    217184572166
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass64,372 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    64,372 miles
    Test number
    440641162213
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  4. Fail64,372 miles (+6,698)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,372 miles
    Test number
    880445102503
    • Repaired at testFuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testPosition lamp not working Both sides front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  5. Pass57,674 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2024
    Odometer
    57,674 miles
    Test number
    437786279425
    • AdvisoryCentre to rear exhaust flange corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear section of o/s outer sill panel weak
  6. Fail57,674 miles (+150)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,674 miles
    Test number
    803957491211
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentre to rear exhaust flange corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear section of o/s outer sill panel weak
  7. Pass57,524 miles (+1,238)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2023
    Odometer
    57,524 miles
    Test number
    939963960686
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  8. Pass56,286 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2022
    Odometer
    56,286 miles
    Test number
    217064089469
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  9. Fail56,286 miles (+6,112)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,286 miles
    Test number
    617686038966
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  10. Pass50,174 miles (+937)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    50,174 miles
    Test number
    377187568332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  11. Pass49,237 miles (+152)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    49,237 miles
    Test number
    269130053371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  12. Pass49,085 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    49,085 miles
    Test number
    820711985108
    • AdvisoryRear Rear exhaust joint badly corroded
  13. Fail49,085 miles (+233)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,085 miles
    Test number
    656768622141
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture by fuel tank (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear exhaust joint badly corroded
  14. Pass48,852 miles (+319)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2018
    Odometer
    48,852 miles
    Test number
    389844350433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,533 miles (+1,088)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    48,533 miles
    Test number
    719653267402
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass47,445 miles (+1,207)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    47,445 miles
    Test number
    457147645173
    • NoteOffside front tyre is 10 years old
  17. Pass46,238 miles (+1,951)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    46,238 miles
    Test number
    627422644177
    • NoteBoth rear upper tie bar inner rubbers starting to unbond needs attention
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteHeadlight aims on lower limits
    • NoteInner rear sills corroded
    • NoteStone chips in windscreen
    • NoteUnable to check outer sills fully due to side skirts fitted
  18. Pass44,287 miles (+2,328)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    44,287 miles
    Test number
    269907433470
    • NoteCuts to tyres
    • NoteExhaust corroded
  19. Pass41,959 miles (+2,532)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    41,959 miles
    Test number
    777855642148
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust corroded and slight leaks
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteInner wheel arches some what muddy
    • NoteRear discs worn
    • NoteSills covered
  20. Pass39,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2012
    Odometer
    39,427 miles
    Test number
    367917141177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail39,426 miles (+2,262)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,426 miles
    Test number
    696607041175
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  22. Pass37,164 miles (+2,216)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    37,164 miles
    Test number
    963558440112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,948 miles (+1,943)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    34,948 miles
    Test number
    900758349191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,005 miles (+2,221)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    33,005 miles
    Test number
    812349248188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2008
    Odometer
    30,784 miles
    Test number
    914119147131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail30,784 miles (+2,641)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,784 miles
    Test number
    793935547194
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  27. Pass28,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    28,143 miles
    Test number
    533646446139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T788 EDP

Does T788 EDP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T788 EDP expired on 14 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T788 EDP?
The MOT on T788 EDP expired on 14 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T788 EDP done?
T788 EDP was recorded at 68,184 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2025, an average of 2,092 miles a year.
Has T788 EDP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T788 EDP has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T788 EDP 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 T788 EDP find?
T788 EDP passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2025 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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