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Volvo V40

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,783 cc

V40 ELKMOT history

V40 ELK is a red petrol Volvo V40 first used on 25 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 83,136 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
83,136 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,328 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 ELK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,783 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
25 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V40 ELK was last recorded at 83,136 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,111 miles · 8 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
25 miles
Average per year
2,328 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,136 miles
  • 2025 – 82,571 miles
  • 2024 – 81,935 miles
  • 2023 – 80,208 miles
  • 2022 – 78,297 miles
  • 2021 – 78,020 miles
  • 2020 – 77,256 miles
  • 2019 – 76,823 miles
  • 2018 – 74,736 miles
  • 2017 – 73,825 miles
  • 2016 – 72,807 miles
  • 2015 – 69,567 miles
  • 2014 – 65,740 miles
  • 2013 – 64,725 miles
  • 2012 – 62,606 miles
  • 2011 – 61,400 miles
  • 2010 – 59,928 miles
  • 2009 – 56,718 miles
  • 2008 – 53,679 miles
  • 2007 – 48,890 miles
  • 2006 – 36,489 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,136 miles

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.

  • Fuel filler cap seal cracking.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 26 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,136 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    83,136 miles
    Test number
    357248461370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail83,111 miles (+540)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,111 miles
    Test number
    763264286156
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. Pass82,571 miles (+636)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    82,571 miles
    Test number
    354863497359
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake performance low
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass81,935 miles (+1,727)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    81,935 miles
    Test number
    669104561260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass80,208 miles (+1,911)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    80,208 miles
    Test number
    807823414641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass78,297 miles (+277)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    78,297 miles
    Test number
    493215094199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass78,020 miles (+764)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    78,020 miles
    Test number
    780904397290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass77,256 miles (+433)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    77,256 miles
    Test number
    882471628918
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass76,823 miles (+2,087)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    76,823 miles
    Test number
    317462681958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass74,736 miles (+911)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    74,736 miles
    Test number
    871981902490
    • AdvisoryFuel filler seal cracked.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower A/roll drop link boot. pin hole leaking grease.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower A/roll drop link boot. pin hole leaking grease.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush worn / deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass73,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    73,825 miles
    Test number
    218009062448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail73,825 miles (+1,018)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,825 miles
    Test number
    997754950049
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp not working all 3 stop lamps inoperative, suspect brake light switch faulty (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Pass72,807 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    72,807 miles
    Test number
    476152647460
    • AdvisoryFuel filler cap seal cracking.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail72,807 miles (+3,240)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,807 miles
    Test number
    133094884037
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush deteriorated resulting in a-roll bar contact with sub frame. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFuel filler cap seal cracking.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass69,567 miles (+3,827)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    69,567 miles
    Test number
    716444305202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,740 miles (+1,015)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    65,740 miles
    Test number
    386543404236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,725 miles (+2,119)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    64,725 miles
    Test number
    339424803213
    • NoteAnti roll bar O/S drop link very close to subframe compared to N/S.

  18. Pass62,606 miles (+1,206)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    62,606 miles
    Test number
    335367202230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,400 miles (+1,472)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    61,400 miles
    Test number
    727759401282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail59,928 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,928 miles
    Test number
    712243000281
    • Repaired at testOffside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass59,928 miles (+3,210)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    59,928 miles
    Test number
    790103700212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass56,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    56,718 miles
    Test number
    770513609248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail56,714 miles (+3,035)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,714 miles
    Test number
    813943209223
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  24. Pass53,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    53,679 miles
    Test number
    681165608227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail53,674 miles (+4,784)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,674 miles
    Test number
    651385508276
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  26. Pass48,890 miles (+12,401)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    48,890 miles
    Test number
    702824407206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass36,489 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    36,489 miles
    Test number
    242107876199
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V40 ELK

Does V40 ELK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 ELK is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V40 ELK?
The MOT on V40 ELK is valid until 23 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 ELK done?
V40 ELK was recorded at 83,136 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 2,328 miles a year.
Has V40 ELK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 ELK has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on V40 ELK 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 ELK find?
V40 ELK passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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