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Volvo V40

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 1,870 cc

V40 ESTMOT history

V40 EST is a blue diesel Volvo V40 first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 67,060 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
67,060 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,306 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 EST
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,870 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V40 EST was last recorded at 67,060 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 5,955 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,105 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,955 miles
Average per year
2,306 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,060 miles
  • 2025 – 61,105 miles
  • 2024 – 53,047 miles
  • 2023 – 47,166 miles
  • 2022 – 44,567 miles
  • 2021 – 44,316 miles
  • 2020 – 43,742 miles
  • 2019 – 42,576 miles
  • 2018 – 41,729 miles
  • 2017 – 40,072 miles
  • 2016 – 39,691 miles
  • 2015 – 38,244 miles
  • 2014 – 37,241 miles
  • 2013 – 34,784 miles
  • 2012 – 32,554 miles
  • 2011 – 30,064 miles
  • 2010 – 28,015 miles
  • 2009 – 26,772 miles
  • 2008 – 25,128 miles
  • 2007 – 23,128 miles
  • 2006 – 20,989 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,060 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Both front tyres cracked on side walls

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 17 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,060 miles (+5,955)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    67,060 miles
    Test number
    737942100061
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass61,105 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    61,105 miles
    Test number
    366014749022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail61,088 miles (+8,041)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,088 miles
    Test number
    602472364565
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass53,047 miles (+5,881)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    53,047 miles
    Test number
    137386822248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass47,166 miles (+2,599)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    47,166 miles
    Test number
    257471269739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass44,567 miles (+251)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    44,567 miles
    Test number
    132847312388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass44,316 miles (+574)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    44,316 miles
    Test number
    979160964735
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass43,742 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    43,742 miles
    Test number
    725565904216
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail43,742 miles (+1,166)2 major4 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,742 miles
    Test number
    903427264599
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass42,576 miles (+847)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    42,576 miles
    Test number
    413603273234
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm, support arm bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass41,729 miles (+1,657)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    41,729 miles
    Test number
    366552053465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass40,072 miles (+381)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    40,072 miles
    Test number
    824773850046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,691 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    39,691 miles
    Test number
    903874239935
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracked on side walls

  14. Fail39,691 miles (+1,447)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,691 miles
    Test number
    825186667678
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracked on side walls

  15. Pass38,244 miles (+1,003)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    38,244 miles
    Test number
    814627798624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,241 miles (+2,457)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    37,241 miles
    Test number
    305460784232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,784 miles (+2,230)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    34,784 miles
    Test number
    499780383270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,554 miles (+2,490)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    32,554 miles
    Test number
    257079082277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,064 miles (+2,049)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    30,064 miles
    Test number
    225813781250
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass28,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    28,015 miles
    Test number
    202264980203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail28,015 miles (+1,243)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,015 miles
    Test number
    822314480295
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  22. Pass26,772 miles (+1,644)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    26,772 miles
    Test number
    760726189273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail25,128 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,128 miles
    Test number
    434917588218
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  24. Pass25,128 miles (+2,000)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    25,128 miles
    Test number
    803157988252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass23,128 miles (+2,139)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    23,128 miles
    Test number
    311338487248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass20,989 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    20,989 miles
    Test number
    101440296296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail20,989 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,989 miles
    Test number
    292750696251
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V40 EST

Does V40 EST currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 EST is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V40 EST?
The MOT on V40 EST is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V40 EST done?
V40 EST was recorded at 67,060 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 2,306 miles a year.
Has V40 EST ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 EST has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on V40 EST 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 EST find?
V40 EST passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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