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Volvo V40

Red · Petrol · 2018 · 1,969 cc

V40 RABMOT history

V40 RAB is a red petrol Volvo V40 first used on 16 Mar 2018. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027 and it has passed 6 of 10 MOT tests, with 45,816 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

V40 RAB red Volvo V40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jan 2027
Mileage
45,816 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
10
6 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,736 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 RAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,969 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
16 Mar 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V40 RAB was last recorded at 45,816 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 10,666 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
35,150 miles · 30 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
10,666 miles
Average per year
4,736 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 45,816 miles
  • 2024 – 35,150 miles
  • 2023 – 32,395 miles
  • 2022 – 28,345 miles
  • 2021 – 24,915 miles
  • 2020 – 21,230 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,816 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

10 tests since 27 Oct 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,816 miles (+10,666)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    45,816 miles
    Test number
    419784481826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass35,150 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    35,150 miles
    Test number
    344120649447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail35,150 miles (+2,755)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,150 miles
    Test number
    496137256320
    • Repaired at testCentral Upper Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass32,395 miles (+485)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    32,395 miles
    Test number
    985980848669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail31,910 miles1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,910 miles
    Test number
    844538046297
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Fail31,910 miles (+3,565)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,910 miles
    Test number
    208176720966
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Pass28,345 miles (+3,430)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    28,345 miles
    Test number
    294675988206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass24,915 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    24,915 miles
    Test number
    736985636599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail24,913 miles (+3,683)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,913 miles
    Test number
    272427991951
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass21,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    21,230 miles
    Test number
    357763502716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V40 RAB

Does V40 RAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 RAB is valid until 4 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V40 RAB?
The MOT on V40 RAB is valid until 4 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 RAB done?
V40 RAB was recorded at 45,816 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 4,736 miles a year.
Has V40 RAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 RAB has failed 4 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on V40 RAB 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 RAB find?
V40 RAB passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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