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Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,948 cc

V40 ASCMOT history

V40 ASC is a silver petrol Volvo V40 first used on 23 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2025 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 139,839 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Oct 2025
Mileage
139,839 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2024
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,355 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 ASC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,948 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
23 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V40 ASC was last recorded at 139,839 miles on 9 Oct 2024, 563 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,276 miles · 9 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
563 miles
Average per year
4,355 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 139,839 miles
  • 2022 – 139,276 miles
  • 2021 – 138,779 miles
  • 2019 – 112,617 miles
  • 2018 – 108,715 miles
  • 2017 – 103,671 miles
  • 2016 – 97,258 miles
  • 2015 – 96,026 miles
  • 2014 – 93,470 miles
  • 2013 – 89,249 miles
  • 2012 – 87,069 miles
  • 2011 – 85,097 miles
  • 2010 – 82,091 miles
  • 2009 – 78,651 miles
  • 2008 – 74,883 miles
  • 2007 – 71,672 miles
  • 2006 – 60,282 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,839 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil STRONG ADVISE (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension corroded

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 Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,839 miles (+563)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    139,839 miles
    Test number
    247460910148
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil STRONG ADVISE (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension corroded

  2. Pass139,276 miles (+497)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    139,276 miles
    Test number
    461615053106
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass138,779 miles (+2)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    138,779 miles
    Test number
    426841115419
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail138,777 miles (+26,160)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,777 miles
    Test number
    676390917758
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass112,617 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    112,617 miles
    Test number
    875739293434
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has small stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage of engine bay (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Fail112,617 miles (+3,902)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,617 miles
    Test number
    166183076462
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has small stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage of engine bay (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass108,715 miles (+5,044)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    108,715 miles
    Test number
    129565324319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass103,671 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    103,671 miles
    Test number
    521372440301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs (3.5.1i)

  9. Fail103,671 miles (+6,413)2 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,671 miles
    Test number
    983317201026
    • Repaired at testOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass97,258 miles (+1,232)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    97,258 miles
    Test number
    710550960560
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All Brake discs (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass96,026 miles (+2,556)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    96,026 miles
    Test number
    327622485108
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass93,470 miles (+4,221)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    93,470 miles
    Test number
    346856504445
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass89,249 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    89,249 miles
    Test number
    346646103494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Fail89,249 miles (+2,180)2 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,249 miles
    Test number
    645006903218
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass87,069 miles (+1,972)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    87,069 miles
    Test number
    219694282452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have various splits in them not to cords

  16. Pass85,097 miles (+3,006)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    85,097 miles
    Test number
    717676601221
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass82,091 miles (+3,440)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    82,091 miles
    Test number
    104337700256
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Pass78,651 miles (+3,768)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    78,651 miles
    Test number
    243018689157
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass74,883 miles (+3,211)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    74,883 miles
    Test number
    774209388178
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass71,672 miles (+11,390)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    71,672 miles
    Test number
    904392517277
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  21. Pass60,282 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    60,282 miles
    Test number
    901352096115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail60,282 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,282 miles
    Test number
    471395086113
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V40 ASC

Does V40 ASC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V40 ASC expired on 8 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V40 ASC?
The MOT on V40 ASC expired on 8 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V40 ASC done?
V40 ASC was recorded at 139,839 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2024, an average of 4,355 miles a year.
Has V40 ASC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 ASC has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on V40 ASC 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 V40 ASC find?
V40 ASC passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2024 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil strong advise, and 1 more.

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