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Volvo V40

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,855 cc

T870 TGCMOT history

T870 TGC is a green petrol Volvo V40 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Jun 2026 and it has passed 20 of 35 MOT tests, with 266,870 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Jun 2026
Mileage
266,870 km
At MOT on 3 Jun 2025
MOT tests
35
20 passed · 15 failed
Per year
7,530 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T870 TGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,855 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T870 TGC was last recorded at 266,870 km on 3 Jun 2025, 2 km more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
266,868 km · 29 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2 km
Average per year
7,530 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 266,870 km
  • 2024 – 262,824 km
  • 2023 – 259,580 km
  • 2022 – 255,962 km
  • 2021 – 250,213 km
  • 2020 – 242,436 km
  • 2019 – 236,806 km
  • 2018 – 230,375 km
  • 2017 – 222,471 km
  • 2016 – 215,510 km
  • 2015 – 207,962 km
  • 2014 – 201,642 km
  • 2013 – 191,748 km
  • 2012 – 181,705 km
  • 2011 – 172,569 km
  • 2009 – 154,821 km
  • 2008 – 147,326 km
  • 2007 – 136,817 km
  • 2006 – 123,003 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass266,870 km

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major5 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass266,870 km (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    266,870 km
    Test number
    669964421867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail266,868 km (+4,044)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    266,868 km
    Test number
    423849173562
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass262,824 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2025
    Odometer
    262,824 km
    Test number
    108308006525
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail262,824 km (+3,244)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    262,824 km
    Test number
    765537467592
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))

  5. Pass259,580 km
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2024
    Odometer
    259,580 km
    Test number
    506457493715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail259,580 km (+3,618)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    259,580 km
    Test number
    264475004781
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

  7. Pass255,962 km
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    255,962 km
    Test number
    134254613898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail255,962 km (+5,749)6 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    255,962 km
    Test number
    706880277742
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass250,213 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    250,213 km
    Test number
    484742619609
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner and outer tread, also perished (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail250,213 km (+7,777)3 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    250,213 km
    Test number
    566792670431
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner and outer tread, also perished (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass242,436 km (+5,630)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    242,436 km
    Test number
    615649039047
    • AdvisoryEngine management light illuminated
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly corroded

  12. Pass236,806 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    236,806 km
    Test number
    281608265356
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Fail236,806 km (+6,431)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,806 km
    Test number
    984682111114
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Pass230,375 km (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    230,375 km
    Test number
    889210159920
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Indicator lamp damaged

  15. Fail230,374 km1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,374 km
    Test number
    879194367347
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Indicator lamp damaged

  16. Pass222,471 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    222,471 miles
    Test number
    103888694199
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail222,471 km (+6,961)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,471 km
    Test number
    261536114564
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lamp is damaged (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass215,510 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    215,510 km
    Test number
    313858309233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and pitted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine management warning light is on

  19. Fail215,510 km (+7,548)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,510 km
    Test number
    513300210469
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and pitted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine management warning light is on

  20. Pass207,962 km
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    207,962 km
    Test number
    696046755196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail207,962 km (+6,320)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,962 km
    Test number
    897705855136
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

  22. Pass201,642 km
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    201,642 km
    Test number
    986277654174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail201,642 km (+9,894)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,642 km
    Test number
    265414854175
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteEngine management light is on

  24. Pass191,748 km (+10,043)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    191,748 km
    Test number
    356599143173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass181,705 km (+9,136)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    181,705 km
    Test number
    667286742156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Pass172,569 km1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    172,569 km
    Test number
    327803851131
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn

  27. Fail161,349 miles2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,349 miles
    Test number
    200877540160
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  28. Pass161,349 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    161,349 miles
    Test number
    314727640172
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  29. Pass154,821 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    154,821 km
    Test number
    254982059433
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  30. Fail154,821 km (+7,495)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,821 km
    Test number
    771092759139
    • Repaired at testOffside Outer 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  31. Pass147,326 km
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2009
    Odometer
    147,326 km
    Test number
    881006338173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail147,326 km (+10,509)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,326 km
    Test number
    482285838149
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  33. Pass136,817 km
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    136,817 km
    Test number
    743207017173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail136,817 km (+13,814)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,817 km
    Test number
    932357817100
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  35. Pass123,003 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    123,003 km
    Test number
    731376716102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T870 TGC

Does T870 TGC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T870 TGC expired on 2 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T870 TGC?
The MOT on T870 TGC expired on 2 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T870 TGC done?
T870 TGC was recorded at 266,870 km at its MOT on 3 Jun 2025, an average of 7,530 km a year.
Has T870 TGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T870 TGC has failed 15 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T870 TGC 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 T870 TGC find?
T870 TGC passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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