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Volvo V40

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,588 cc

T996 RFSMOT history

T996 RFS is a green petrol Volvo V40 first used on 1 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Aug 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 110,116 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Aug 2026
Mileage
110,116 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,418 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T996 RFS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,588 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T996 RFS was last recorded at 110,116 miles on 6 Aug 2025, 6,676 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,440 miles · 12 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
6,676 miles
Average per year
4,418 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 110,116 miles
  • 2024 – 103,440 miles
  • 2023 – 95,809 miles
  • 2022 – 86,222 miles
  • 2021 – 78,331 miles
  • 2018 – 58,566 miles
  • 2017 – 53,083 miles
  • 2016 – 47,935 miles
  • 2015 – 46,057 miles
  • 2014 – 43,326 miles
  • 2013 – 41,409 miles
  • 2012 – 37,874 miles
  • 2011 – 36,593 miles
  • 2010 – 34,329 miles
  • 2009 – 31,088 miles
  • 2008 – 29,319 miles
  • 2007 – 26,319 miles
  • 2006 – 24,486 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,116 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Central exhaust box outer casings corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,116 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    110,116 miles
    Test number
    909494177479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail110,116 miles (+6,676)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,116 miles
    Test number
    773529110366
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  3. Pass103,440 miles (+7,631)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    103,440 miles
    Test number
    870575480596
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass95,809 miles (+9,587)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    95,809 miles
    Test number
    481618044433
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass86,222 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2023
    Odometer
    86,222 miles
    Test number
    376729087489
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail86,222 miles (+7,891)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,222 miles
    Test number
    148876998439
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass78,331 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    78,331 miles
    Test number
    947966373011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail78,330 miles3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,330 miles
    Test number
    816751638757
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  9. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    339568749130
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass58,566 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    58,566 miles
    Test number
    264453586807
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Fail58,565 miles (+5,482)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,565 miles
    Test number
    842138291000
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  12. Pass53,083 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    53,083 miles
    Test number
    348021838694
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box outer casings corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front side marker not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryChassis at rear signs of grounding damage
  13. Fail53,082 miles (+5,147)2 dangerous2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,082 miles
    Test number
    434476423023
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in sidewall to cord also beginning to bulge (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge of tyre cracked to cord (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box outer casings corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front side marker not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryChassis at rear signs of grounding damage
  14. Pass47,935 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    47,935 miles
    Test number
    184225925998
    • AdvisoryNearside Front side marker inop
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear side marker inop
  15. Fail47,935 miles (+1,878)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,935 miles
    Test number
    526785547825
    • Repaired at testNearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front side marker inop
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear side marker inop
  16. Pass46,057 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    46,057 miles
    Test number
    888545965022
    • NoteOsr and nsf side markers inop
  17. Fail46,056 miles (+2,730)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,056 miles
    Test number
    416625765031
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteOsr and nsf side markers inop
  18. Pass43,326 miles (+1,917)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    43,326 miles
    Test number
    485365664005
    • NoteN/s front and o/s rear side marker lamps inop.
  19. Pass41,409 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    41,409 miles
    Test number
    146634063001
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNsr osr nsf side markers inop
  20. Fail41,408 miles (+3,534)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,408 miles
    Test number
    505883063062
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNsr osr nsf side markers inop
  21. Pass37,874 miles (+1,281)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    37,874 miles
    Test number
    107109962090
    • 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)
    • NoteAll but one side markers are inop
  22. Pass36,593 miles (+2,264)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    36,593 miles
    Test number
    838397771070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,329 miles (+3,241)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    34,329 miles
    Test number
    381127570002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,088 miles (+1,769)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    31,088 miles
    Test number
    924049879068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,319 miles (+3,000)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    29,319 miles
    Test number
    583430588048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass26,319 miles (+1,833)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    26,319 miles
    Test number
    142602787458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass24,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    24,486 miles
    Test number
    892689776093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T996 RFS

Does T996 RFS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T996 RFS expired on 11 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T996 RFS?
The MOT on T996 RFS expired on 11 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T996 RFS done?
T996 RFS was recorded at 110,116 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2025, an average of 4,418 miles a year.
Has T996 RFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T996 RFS has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T996 RFS 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 T996 RFS find?
T996 RFS passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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