
Volvo V40
Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,731 cc
T826 LKJMOT history
T826 LKJ is a black petrol Volvo V40 first used on 5 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Aug 2024 and it has passed 18 of 32 MOT tests, with 174,449 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Sept 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 Aug 2024
- Mileage
- 174,449 mi
- At MOT on 13 Sept 2024
- MOT tests
- 32
- 18 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- 4,692 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T826 LKJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- V40
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,731 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 5 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 27 Aug 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Sept 2024 (Fail)
Mileage history
T826 LKJ was last recorded at 174,449 miles on 13 Sept 2024, 261 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 20 Aug 2020: 172,604 miles, lower than 175,298 miles on 15 Aug 2020.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 174,188 miles · 17 Aug 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 261 miles
- Average per year
- 4,692 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 174,449 miles
- 2023 – 174,188 miles
- 2022 – 173,643 miles
- 2021 – 173,017 miles
- 2020 – 172,604 miles
- 2019 – 171,896 miles
- 2018 – 170,371 miles
- 2017 – 168,108 miles
- 2016 – 163,630 miles
- 2015 – 158,537 miles
- 2014 – 155,377 miles
- 2013 – 149,883 miles
- 2012 – 144,258 miles
- 2011 – 137,993 miles
- 2010 – 132,014 miles
- 2009 – 124,623 miles
- 2008 – 115,905 miles
- 2007 – 101,999 miles
- 2006 – 88,633 miles
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
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 legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory8 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory7 MOTs, 2020–2023
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory7 MOTs, 2020–2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023
Rear Exhaust mounting defective
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014
Full MOT history
32 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail174,449 miles (+261)1 dangerous5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,449 miles
- Test number
- 143898999996
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Pass174,188 miles (+545)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 174,188 miles
- Test number
- 138026704812
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass173,643 miles (+22)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 173,643 miles
- Test number
- 518654392658
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryHorn not working properly
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Fail173,621 miles (+604)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,621 miles
- Test number
- 541610270510
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative Missing (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryHorn not working properly
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass173,017 miles (+14)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 173,017 miles
- Test number
- 504758997235
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear brake pads unevenly worn
Fail173,003 miles (+399)5 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,003 miles
- Test number
- 642872641075
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear brake pads unevenly worn
Pass172,604 miles (-2,694)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 172,604 miles
- Test number
- 781766133071
- MinorHorn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust rubber mount broken
Fail175,298 miles (+3,402)2 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,298 miles
- Test number
- 407118736991
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorHorn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust rubber mount broken
Pass171,896 miles (+24)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 171,896 miles
- Test number
- 484447516852
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres splitting in tread area
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPoor beam image on offside headlamp
Fail171,872 miles (+1,501)3 major4 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,872 miles
- Test number
- 650931327037
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres splitting in tread area
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPoor beam image on offside headlamp
Pass170,371 miles (+2,263)5 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 170,371 miles
- Test number
- 767043206553
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres splitting in tread area
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing low (3mm)
- AdvisoryPoor image on offside dipped beam
Pass168,108 miles (+50)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 168,108 miles
- Test number
- 548680957097
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryChassis rails and inner sills corroded
- AdvisoryO/s/r wheel arch corroded
- AdvisorySlight exhaust leak from front system
Fail168,058 miles (+4,428)4 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,058 miles
- Test number
- 830563126253
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high headlamp internal broken (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryChassis rails and inner sills corroded
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting rubbers perished
- AdvisoryO/s/r wheel arch corroded
- AdvisorySlight exhaust leak from front system
Pass163,630 miles (+5,093)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 163,630 miles
- Test number
- 315767971549
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBoth steering rack gaiters deteriorating
- AdvisoryCatalyst/centre exhaust joint has a minor leak of exhaust gases
- AdvisoryCorrosion on both rear chassis rails
Fail158,537 miles2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,537 miles
- Test number
- 147849815272
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- NoteFront service brake imbalance
Pass158,537 miles (+192)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 158,537 miles
- Test number
- 357019315279
- NoteFront service brake imbalance
Fail158,345 miles (+2,968)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,345 miles
- Test number
- 958627495140
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- NoteFront service brake imbalance
Pass155,377 miles (+90)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 155,377 miles
- Test number
- 678192594126
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail155,287 miles (+5,404)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,287 miles
- Test number
- 657248084132
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass149,883 miles (+12)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 149,883 miles
- Test number
- 437172673107
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Fail149,871 miles (+5,613)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,871 miles
- Test number
- 938651573133
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass144,258 miles (+121)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 144,258 miles
- Test number
- 387466382166
- NoteExhaust in poor condition.
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteNearside rear tyre has uneven treadwear.
Fail144,137 miles (+6,144)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,137 miles
- Test number
- 396799172135
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteExhaust in poor condition.
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteNearside rear tyre has uneven treadwear.
Pass137,993 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 137,993 miles
- Test number
- 346549571196
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail137,993 miles (+5,979)1 dangerous1 failure6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,993 miles
- Test number
- 299288171487
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass132,014 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 132,014 miles
- Test number
- 674289470126
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail132,014 miles (+7,391)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,014 miles
- Test number
- 612519070131
- FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass124,623 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 124,623 miles
- Test number
- 742035879155
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail124,632 miles (+8,727)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,632 miles
- Test number
- 774255479190
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass115,905 miles (+13,906)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 115,905 miles
- Test number
- 961656378199
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Pass101,999 miles (+13,366)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 101,999 miles
- Test number
- 533601087108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,633 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2007
- Odometer
- 88,633 miles
- Test number
- 821720456175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T826 LKJ
- Does T826 LKJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T826 LKJ expired on 27 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T826 LKJ?
- The MOT on T826 LKJ expired on 27 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T826 LKJ done?
- T826 LKJ was recorded at 174,449 miles at its MOT on 13 Sept 2024, an average of 4,692 miles a year.
- Has T826 LKJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T826 LKJ has failed 14 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on T826 LKJ ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Aug 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T826 LKJ find?
- T826 LKJ failed its latest MOT on 13 Sept 2024 with 1 dangerous defect and 5 major defects: offside rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; nearside steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; offside front direction indicator incorrect colour, and 3 more.
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