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Volvo V40

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,731 cc

T87 ABFMOT history

T87 ABF is a blue petrol Volvo V40 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Feb 2023 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 100,455 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Feb 2023
Mileage
100,455 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2022
MOT tests
30
17 passed · 13 failed
Per year
2,748 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T87 ABF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,731 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T87 ABF was last recorded at 100,455 miles on 10 Feb 2022, 931 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,524 miles · 3 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
931 miles
Average per year
2,748 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 100,455 miles
  • 2021 – 99,524 miles
  • 2020 – 98,454 miles
  • 2019 – 95,747 miles
  • 2018 – 94,244 miles
  • 2017 – 92,667 miles
  • 2016 – 90,605 miles
  • 2015 – 89,096 miles
  • 2014 – 86,218 miles
  • 2013 – 84,407 miles
  • 2012 – 82,481 miles
  • 2011 – 79,041 miles
  • 2010 – 74,058 miles
  • 2009 – 69,371 miles
  • 2008 – 64,749 miles
  • 2007 – 58,870 miles
  • 2006 – 56,932 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,455 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

30 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,455 miles (+931)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    100,455 miles
    Test number
    301943983321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass99,524 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    99,524 miles
    Test number
    375354851689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail99,517 miles (+1,063)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,517 miles
    Test number
    288768935031
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass98,454 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    98,454 miles
    Test number
    380421738356
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail98,454 miles (+2,707)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,454 miles
    Test number
    413847972067
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass95,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    95,747 miles
    Test number
    803396486267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail95,747 miles (+1,503)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,747 miles
    Test number
    721269890541
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass94,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    94,244 miles
    Test number
    783482806048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail94,244 miles (+1,577)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,244 miles
    Test number
    683299010556
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  10. Pass92,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    92,667 miles
    Test number
    277467681543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail92,667 miles (+2,062)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,667 miles
    Test number
    236268341748
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  12. Pass90,605 miles (+1,509)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    90,605 miles
    Test number
    496156147630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass89,096 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    89,096 miles
    Test number
    645641625078
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Fail89,096 miles (+2,878)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,096 miles
    Test number
    918691725033
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass86,218 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    86,218 miles
    Test number
    187435314477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail86,218 miles (+1,811)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,218 miles
    Test number
    848825114081
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  17. Pass84,407 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    84,407 miles
    Test number
    796237213002
    • NoteBoth nearside tyres sidewalls scuffed

  18. Fail84,406 miles (+1,925)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,406 miles
    Test number
    145885913435
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth nearside tyres sidewalls scuffed

  19. Pass82,481 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    82,481 miles
    Test number
    469601412069
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear seat belt buckle cover missing

  20. Fail82,481 miles (+3,440)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,481 miles
    Test number
    999930512001
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear seat belt buckle cover missing

  21. Pass79,041 miles (+18)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    79,041 miles
    Test number
    729554311032
    • NoteAll 4 tyres showing signs of ageing
    • NoteNearside rear seat belt buckle cover missing

  22. Fail79,023 miles (+4,965)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,023 miles
    Test number
    147711111440
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres showing signs of ageing
    • NoteNearside rear seat belt buckle cover missing

  23. Pass74,058 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    74,058 miles
    Test number
    290830620046
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail74,057 miles (+4,686)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,057 miles
    Test number
    351010220084
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Fail69,371 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,371 miles
    Test number
    322492929062
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer sidewall scuffed

  26. Pass69,371 miles (+4,622)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    69,371 miles
    Test number
    811302029053
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer sidewall scuffed

  27. Pass64,749 miles (+5,879)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    64,749 miles
    Test number
    192264628419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass58,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    58,870 miles
    Test number
    122361037085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail58,870 miles (+1,938)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,870 miles
    Test number
    321777627039
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  30. Pass56,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    56,932 miles
    Test number
    513370106145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T87 ABF

Does T87 ABF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T87 ABF expired on 9 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T87 ABF?
The MOT on T87 ABF expired on 9 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T87 ABF done?
T87 ABF was recorded at 100,455 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2022, an average of 2,748 miles a year.
Has T87 ABF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T87 ABF has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on T87 ABF 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 T87 ABF find?
T87 ABF passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; offside front coil spring corroded; offside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill.

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