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Volvo V40

Green · Petrol · 2004 · 1,783 cc

V40 CTSMOT history

V40 CTS is a green petrol Volvo V40 first used on 18 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 18 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 101,664 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Apr 2027
Mileage
101,664 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,763 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 CTS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,783 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
18 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V40 CTS was last recorded at 101,664 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 2,724 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,940 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,724 miles
Average per year
4,763 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,664 miles
  • 2025 – 98,940 miles
  • 2024 – 96,551 miles
  • 2023 – 92,789 miles
  • 2022 – 88,928 miles
  • 2021 – 85,171 miles
  • 2020 – 81,780 miles
  • 2019 – 78,915 miles
  • 2018 – 76,096 miles
  • 2017 – 72,580 miles
  • 2016 – 69,024 miles
  • 2015 – 57,137 miles
  • 2014 – 45,548 miles
  • 2013 – 36,064 miles
  • 2012 – 26,588 miles
  • 2011 – 20,553 miles
  • 2010 – 18,650 miles
  • 2009 – 16,634 miles
  • 2008 – 14,242 miles
  • 2007 – 11,979 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,664 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 11 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,664 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    101,664 miles
    Test number
    204740925463
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail101,664 miles (+2,724)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,664 miles
    Test number
    419268829953
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass98,940 miles (+2,389)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    98,940 miles
    Test number
    204404787952
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  4. Pass96,551 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    96,551 miles
    Test number
    500570743119
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail96,551 miles (+3,762)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,551 miles
    Test number
    834023346108
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass92,789 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    92,789 miles
    Test number
    537119470799
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail92,788 miles (+3,860)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,788 miles
    Test number
    719241613039
    • MajorNearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass88,928 miles (+3,757)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    88,928 miles
    Test number
    968065679914
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  9. Pass85,171 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    85,171 miles
    Test number
    872455781173
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively All 4 brake discs slight fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail85,171 miles (+3,391)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,171 miles
    Test number
    703639835310
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively All 4 brake discs slight fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass81,780 miles (+2,865)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    81,780 miles
    Test number
    377760060859
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  12. Pass78,915 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    78,915 miles
    Test number
    554212958029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  13. Fail78,915 miles (+2,819)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,915 miles
    Test number
    980099372768
    • 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 Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  14. Pass76,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    76,096 miles
    Test number
    330920994780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail76,096 miles (+3,516)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,096 miles
    Test number
    367208467966
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass72,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    72,580 miles
    Test number
    874757055679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail72,580 miles (+3,556)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,580 miles
    Test number
    383637656074
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass69,024 miles (+11,887)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    69,024 miles
    Test number
    586167548637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,137 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    57,137 miles
    Test number
    907699975052
    • 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)

  20. Fail57,135 miles (+11,587)3 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,135 miles
    Test number
    127239875033
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass45,548 miles (+9,484)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    45,548 miles
    Test number
    888040684000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,064 miles (+9,476)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    36,064 miles
    Test number
    756989303110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,588 miles (+6,035)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    26,588 miles
    Test number
    636412552170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,553 miles (+1,903)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    20,553 miles
    Test number
    658333941127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    18,650 miles
    Test number
    661190640177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail18,650 miles (+2,016)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,650 miles
    Test number
    244010540107
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  27. Pass16,634 miles (+2,392)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    16,634 miles
    Test number
    431572249111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass14,242 miles (+2,263)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    14,242 miles
    Test number
    520842868100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass11,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    11,979 miles
    Test number
    381082867100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V40 CTS

Does V40 CTS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 CTS is valid until 18 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V40 CTS?
The MOT on V40 CTS is valid until 18 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V40 CTS done?
V40 CTS was recorded at 101,664 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 4,763 miles a year.
Has V40 CTS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 CTS has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on V40 CTS 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 CTS find?
V40 CTS passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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