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Volvo V40

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,948 cc

V40 AKAMOT history

V40 AKA is a red petrol Volvo V40 first used on 1 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 177,922 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jul 2027
Mileage
177,922 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,116 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 AKA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,948 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V40 AKA was last recorded at 177,922 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 3,617 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Sept 2017: 126,649 miles, lower than 150,036 miles on 26 Sept 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
174,305 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,617 miles
Average per year
5,116 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 177,922 miles
  • 2025 – 174,305 miles
  • 2024 – 171,227 miles
  • 2023 – 168,982 miles
  • 2022 – 166,417 miles
  • 2021 – 163,980 miles
  • 2020 – 163,206 miles
  • 2019 – 160,541 miles
  • 2018 – 156,082 miles
  • 2017 – 126,649 miles
  • 2016 – 150,036 miles
  • 2015 – 146,833 miles
  • 2014 – 142,469 miles
  • 2013 – 133,246 miles
  • 2012 – 126,327 miles
  • 2011 – 117,393 miles
  • 2010 – 109,322 miles
  • 2009 – 100,573 miles
  • 2008 – 93,813 miles
  • 2007 – 83,497 miles
  • 2006 – 74,416 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,922 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

28 tests since 14 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,922 miles (+3,617)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    177,922 miles
    Test number
    386121229477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass174,305 miles (+3,078)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    174,305 miles
    Test number
    119160138785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass171,227 miles (+2,245)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    171,227 miles
    Test number
    850208271320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass168,982 miles (+2,565)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    168,982 miles
    Test number
    430557448983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass166,417 miles (+2,437)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    166,417 miles
    Test number
    699850353620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass163,980 miles (+774)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    163,980 miles
    Test number
    789833733270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass163,206 miles (+2,665)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    163,206 miles
    Test number
    481372791972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass160,541 miles (+4,459)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    160,541 miles
    Test number
    791390638891
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass156,082 miles (+29,433)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    156,082 miles
    Test number
    912928937752
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass126,649 miles (-23,387)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    126,649 miles
    Test number
    766103346116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass150,036 miles (+3,203)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    150,036 miles
    Test number
    756463730344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass146,833 miles (+4,364)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    146,833 miles
    Test number
    823628605413
    • AdvisoryAll position lamps deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance all side marker lights showing white lights should be amber (1.1.A.3d)

  13. Pass142,469 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    142,469 miles
    Test number
    779414874209
    • NoteN/s/f and o/s/f side marker lamps showing white light instead of amber
    • NoteO/s/r tyre inner edge worn

  14. Fail142,467 miles (+3,394)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,467 miles
    Test number
    346704574468
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f and o/s/f side marker lamps showing white light instead of amber
    • NoteO/s/r tyre inner edge worn

  15. Fail139,073 miles (+5,827)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,073 miles
    Test number
    598079574055
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAnti roll bar bushes rear perishing
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wear inner edge
    • NoteRusting to underside rear

  16. Pass133,246 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    133,246 miles
    Test number
    858770483033
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  17. Fail133,246 miles (+6,919)8 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,246 miles
    Test number
    216500283067
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteAll side marker lights showing white lights

  18. Fail126,327 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,327 miles
    Test number
    785797882029
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass126,327 miles (+8,934)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    126,327 miles
    Test number
    787607882001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass117,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    117,393 miles
    Test number
    676210191014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail117,393 miles (+8,071)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,393 miles
    Test number
    339150691001
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass109,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    109,322 miles
    Test number
    923458880090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail109,322 miles (+8,749)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,322 miles
    Test number
    171808880016
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass100,573 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    100,573 miles
    Test number
    923546109166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail100,573 miles (+6,760)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,573 miles
    Test number
    622839599047
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on out side edge. nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise

  26. Pass93,813 miles (+10,316)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    93,813 miles
    Test number
    764840808142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass83,497 miles (+9,081)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    83,497 miles
    Test number
    743163307178
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass74,416 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    74,416 miles
    Test number
    731384706139
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth front and off side rear tyres worn on edges

Questions about V40 AKA

Does V40 AKA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 AKA is valid until 25 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V40 AKA?
The MOT on V40 AKA is valid until 25 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V40 AKA done?
V40 AKA was recorded at 177,922 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 5,116 miles a year.
Has V40 AKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 AKA has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2014.
Has the mileage on V40 AKA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Sept 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V40 AKA find?
V40 AKA passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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