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Volvo V40

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,948 cc

V40 PBBMOT history

V40 PBB is a red petrol Volvo V40 first used on 31 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 96,080 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
96,080 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,600 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 PBB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,948 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V40 PBB was last recorded at 96,080 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 568 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
95,512 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
568 miles
Average per year
3,600 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 96,080 miles
  • 2023 – 94,528 miles
  • 2022 – 91,473 miles
  • 2021 – 89,886 miles
  • 2020 – 88,230 miles
  • 2019 – 85,856 miles
  • 2018 – 82,995 miles
  • 2017 – 80,711 miles
  • 2016 – 78,638 miles
  • 2015 – 75,251 miles
  • 2014 – 70,772 miles
  • 2013 – 67,219 miles
  • 2012 – 63,399 miles
  • 2011 – 58,881 miles
  • 2010 – 52,968 miles
  • 2009 – 43,818 miles
  • 2007 – 36,891 miles
  • 2006 – 27,707 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,080 miles
  • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,080 miles (+568)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    96,080 miles
    Test number
    148390639177
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass95,512 miles (+984)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    95,512 miles
    Test number
    639713796768
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass94,528 miles (+1,577)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    94,528 miles
    Test number
    986905954159
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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. Pass92,951 miles (+1,478)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    92,951 miles
    Test number
    434713857309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass91,473 miles (+1,587)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    91,473 miles
    Test number
    483185124772
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass89,886 miles (+1,656)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    89,886 miles
    Test number
    148547379608
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass88,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    88,230 miles
    Test number
    476363987513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail88,228 miles (+2,372)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,228 miles
    Test number
    711031436356
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

  9. Pass85,856 miles (+2,861)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    85,856 miles
    Test number
    801747592786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass82,995 miles (+2,284)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    82,995 miles
    Test number
    245762830355
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass80,711 miles (+2,073)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    80,711 miles
    Test number
    439303712299
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass78,638 miles (+3,387)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    78,638 miles
    Test number
    794401639524
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass75,251 miles (+4,479)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    75,251 miles
    Test number
    867136905072
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass70,772 miles (+3,553)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    70,772 miles
    Test number
    486206004099
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass67,219 miles (+3,820)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    67,219 miles
    Test number
    898663203001
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass63,399 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    63,399 miles
    Test number
    895570612027
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Fail63,399 miles (+4,518)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,399 miles
    Test number
    348800612062
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass58,881 miles (+5,913)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    58,881 miles
    Test number
    855864401058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,968 miles (+9,150)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    52,968 miles
    Test number
    433461510047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,818 miles (+6,927)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    43,818 miles
    Test number
    362495419072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,891 miles (+9,184)
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    36,891 miles
    Test number
    973457747380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    27,707 miles
    Test number
    923583256313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V40 PBB

Does V40 PBB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 PBB is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V40 PBB?
The MOT on V40 PBB is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V40 PBB done?
V40 PBB was recorded at 96,080 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 3,600 miles a year.
Has V40 PBB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 PBB has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on V40 PBB 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 PBB find?
V40 PBB passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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