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Volvo V40

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,948 cc

T894 LGPMOT history

T894 LGP is a black petrol Volvo V40 first used on 11 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 56,295 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
56,295 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,498 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T894 LGP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,948 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T894 LGP was last recorded at 56,295 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 165 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Jun 2017: 51,690 miles, lower than 54,038 miles on 20 May 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
56,130 miles · 14 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
165 miles
Average per year
1,498 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,295 miles
  • 2024 – 56,130 miles
  • 2023 – 55,444 miles
  • 2022 – 55,243 miles
  • 2021 – 54,857 miles
  • 2020 – 54,527 miles
  • 2019 – 53,654 miles
  • 2018 – 52,649 miles
  • 2017 – 51,693 miles
  • 2016 – 54,038 miles
  • 2015 – 49,097 miles
  • 2014 – 47,418 miles
  • 2013 – 45,170 miles
  • 2012 – 43,190 miles
  • 2011 – 40,757 miles
  • 2010 – 38,717 miles
  • 2009 – 35,536 miles
  • 2008 – 32,511 miles
  • 2007 – 30,227 miles
  • 2006 – 26,903 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,295 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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 Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

29 tests since 6 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,295 miles (+165)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    56,295 miles
    Test number
    910111718331
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass56,130 miles (+686)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    56,130 miles
    Test number
    940862049608
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass55,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    55,444 miles
    Test number
    601158748598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail55,444 miles (+201)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,444 miles
    Test number
    839150997900
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass55,243 miles (+386)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    55,243 miles
    Test number
    383644461298
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass54,857 miles (+330)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    54,857 miles
    Test number
    504013766882
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass54,527 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    54,527 miles
    Test number
    155106062761
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes slight surface corrosion.

  8. Fail54,527 miles (+873)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,527 miles
    Test number
    794302195653
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass53,654 miles (+1,005)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    53,654 miles
    Test number
    572744221008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass52,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    52,649 miles
    Test number
    636027251444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail52,649 miles (+956)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,649 miles
    Test number
    509464024176
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

  12. Pass51,693 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    51,693 miles
    Test number
    394054120419
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail51,690 miles (-2,348)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,690 miles
    Test number
    141061230323
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front windscreen wiper blade split
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass54,038 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    54,038 miles
    Test number
    236593470227
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil sweat from power steering pump

  15. Fail54,038 miles (+4,941)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,038 miles
    Test number
    926546606738
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil sweat from power steering pump

  16. Pass49,097 miles (+1,679)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    49,097 miles
    Test number
    257381445405
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAge cracks in offside front tyre
    • NoteSmall crack in front engine mounting

  17. Pass47,418 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    47,418 miles
    Test number
    837272944192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteSlight scoring to nearside front brake disc inner face

  18. Fail47,418 miles (+2,248)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,418 miles
    Test number
    829522744177
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOffside front headlamp dipped beam light output slightly reduced
    • NoteOffside front indicator lamp lens cracked
    • NoteSlight scoring to nearside front brake disc inner face

  19. Pass45,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    45,170 miles
    Test number
    976672543131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail45,170 miles (+1,980)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,170 miles
    Test number
    439281843103
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOffside front bumper loose
    • NoteOffside rear outer side light not working

  21. Pass43,190 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    43,190 miles
    Test number
    755550242120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  22. Fail43,190 miles (+2,433)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,190 miles
    Test number
    107850442146
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  23. Pass40,757 miles (+2,040)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    40,757 miles
    Test number
    225349431186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  24. Pass38,717 miles (+3,181)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    38,717 miles
    Test number
    384027260185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  25. Pass35,536 miles (+3,025)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    35,536 miles
    Test number
    373609369127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteFront registration plate cracked
    • NoteOffside rear seat belt stalk casing loose

  26. Pass32,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    32,511 miles
    Test number
    960864758108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail32,511 miles (+2,284)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,511 miles
    Test number
    110994258179
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  28. Pass30,227 miles (+3,324)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    30,227 miles
    Test number
    850815457128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass26,903 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    26,903 miles
    Test number
    664787156196
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T894 LGP

Does T894 LGP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T894 LGP is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T894 LGP?
The MOT on T894 LGP is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T894 LGP done?
T894 LGP was recorded at 56,295 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 1,498 miles a year.
Has T894 LGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T894 LGP has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on T894 LGP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Jun 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T894 LGP find?
T894 LGP passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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