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Volvo V40

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,948 cc

V40 CYNMOT history

V40 CYN is a red petrol Volvo V40 first used on 8 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Apr 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 101,676 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Apr 2026
Mileage
101,676 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,671 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 CYN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,948 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V40 CYN was last recorded at 101,676 miles on 29 Apr 2025, 8,262 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Jul 2010: 74,694 miles, lower than 78,289 miles on 3 Aug 2009.

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
93,414 miles · 16 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
8,262 miles
Average per year
1,671 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,676 miles
  • 2024 – 93,414 miles
  • 2021 – 93,387 miles
  • 2020 – 93,376 miles
  • 2019 – 92,353 miles
  • 2018 – 90,379 miles
  • 2017 – 85,687 miles
  • 2016 – 82,851 miles
  • 2015 – 80,203 miles
  • 2014 – 78,868 miles
  • 2013 – 76,827 miles
  • 2012 – 76,347 miles
  • 2011 – 75,415 miles
  • 2010 – 74,694 miles
  • 2009 – 78,289 miles
  • 2008 – 73,570 miles
  • 2007 – 72,390 miles
  • 2006 – 70,411 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,676 miles
  • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,676 miles (+8,262)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    101,676 miles
    Test number
    924918097092
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Pass93,414 miles (+27)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    93,414 miles
    Test number
    569147005191
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flange (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass93,387 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    93,387 miles
    Test number
    736144489785
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail93,387 miles (+11)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,387 miles
    Test number
    143622998567
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass93,376 miles (+1,023)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    93,376 miles
    Test number
    198363876768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass92,353 miles (+1,974)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    92,353 miles
    Test number
    203047586306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass90,379 miles (+2,274)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    90,379 miles
    Test number
    718338821348
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass88,105 miles (+2,418)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    88,105 miles
    Test number
    648699065421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass85,687 miles (+2,836)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    85,687 miles
    Test number
    176814786864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass82,851 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    82,851 miles
    Test number
    798925332923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail82,846 miles (+2,643)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,846 miles
    Test number
    439203011700
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • 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 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass80,203 miles (+1,335)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    80,203 miles
    Test number
    228772915056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  13. Pass78,868 miles (+2,041)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    78,868 miles
    Test number
    769603804276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass76,827 miles (+480)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    76,827 miles
    Test number
    147992113250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass76,347 miles (+932)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    76,347 miles
    Test number
    745354712246
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  16. Pass75,415 miles (+721)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    75,415 miles
    Test number
    376727201238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass74,694 miles (-3,595)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    74,694 miles
    Test number
    814640510296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass78,289 miles (+4,719)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    78,289 miles
    Test number
    440145619273
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass73,570 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    73,570 miles
    Test number
    534555628287
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  20. Fail73,570 miles (+1,180)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,570 miles
    Test number
    993665028293
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  21. Pass72,390 miles (+1,979)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    72,390 miles
    Test number
    811777527238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass70,411 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    70,411 miles
    Test number
    423000136216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail70,411 miles4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,411 miles
    Test number
    752057026246
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteWindscreen chipped, o/s

Questions about V40 CYN

Does V40 CYN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V40 CYN expired on 28 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V40 CYN?
The MOT on V40 CYN expired on 28 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V40 CYN done?
V40 CYN was recorded at 101,676 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2025, an average of 1,671 miles a year.
Has V40 CYN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 CYN has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on V40 CYN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Jul 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V40 CYN find?
V40 CYN passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2025 with 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both; front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 1 more.

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