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Volvo V40

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,783 cc

V40 RGTMOT history

V40 RGT is a blue petrol Volvo V40 first used on 27 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 88,575 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
88,575 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,703 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 RGT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,783 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V40 RGT was last recorded at 88,575 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 8,570 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Jan 2024: 69,573 miles, lower than 97,922 miles on 24 Jan 2023.

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
80,005 miles · 25 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8,570 miles
Average per year
3,703 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,575 miles
  • 2025 – 80,005 miles
  • 2024 – 69,573 miles
  • 2023 – 97,922 miles
  • 2022 – 81,641 miles
  • 2021 – 77,344 miles
  • 2019 – 71,449 miles
  • 2018 – 66,458 miles
  • 2017 – 59,710 miles
  • 2016 – 54,899 miles
  • 2015 – 49,443 miles
  • 2014 – 44,125 miles
  • 2013 – 36,969 miles
  • 2012 – 33,964 miles
  • 2011 – 31,456 miles
  • 2010 – 28,453 miles
  • 2009 – 25,978 miles
  • 2008 – 23,186 miles
  • 2007 – 19,689 miles
  • 2006 – 14,826 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,575 miles
  • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass88,575 miles (+8,570)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    88,575 miles
    Test number
    631953288139
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass80,005 miles (+10,432)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    80,005 miles
    Test number
    181106528888
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass69,573 miles (-28,349)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    69,573 miles
    Test number
    559475227473
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sunstrip covers windscreen down to swept area. (3.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass97,922 miles (+16,281)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    97,922 miles
    Test number
    480231846949
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Pass81,641 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    81,641 miles
    Test number
    302467030106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail81,639 miles (+9)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,639 miles
    Test number
    512084436623
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Fail81,630 miles (+4,286)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,630 miles
    Test number
    151371875824
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Advisory1 litre of oil added to perform test
    • AdvisoryEngine noise internal possable cam defaser

  8. Pass77,344 miles (+5,895)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    77,344 miles
    Test number
    149121427036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,449 miles (+4,991)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    71,449 miles
    Test number
    826425278156
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass66,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    66,458 miles
    Test number
    862750322799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail66,458 miles (+6,748)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,458 miles
    Test number
    857498787678
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  12. Pass59,710 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    59,710 miles
    Test number
    696432598639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. FailMileage not read1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    568448890925
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass54,899 miles (+5,456)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    54,899 miles
    Test number
    545295520809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    49,443 miles
    Test number
    264898670664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail49,443 miles (+5,318)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,443 miles
    Test number
    655875254098
    • FailureNearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

  17. Pass44,125 miles (+7,156)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    44,125 miles
    Test number
    576715104259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass36,969 miles (+942)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    36,969 miles
    Test number
    348276323497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    36,027 miles
    Test number
    838933663085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail36,027 miles (+2,063)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,027 miles
    Test number
    327103463058
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  21. Pass33,964 miles (+2,508)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    33,964 miles
    Test number
    777658262051
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass31,456 miles (+3,003)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    31,456 miles
    Test number
    769878961061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,453 miles (+2,475)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    28,453 miles
    Test number
    354528660038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    25,978 miles
    Test number
    570139069095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail25,978 miles (+2,792)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,978 miles
    Test number
    350479069014
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  26. Pass23,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    23,186 miles
    Test number
    480393368071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail23,186 miles (+3,497)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,186 miles
    Test number
    941433168083
    • Repaired at testFuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

  28. Pass19,689 miles (+4,863)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    19,689 miles
    Test number
    581974577056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass14,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    14,826 miles
    Test number
    200028356026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V40 RGT

Does V40 RGT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 RGT is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V40 RGT?
The MOT on V40 RGT is valid until 26 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 RGT done?
V40 RGT was recorded at 88,575 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 3,703 miles a year.
Has V40 RGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 RGT has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on V40 RGT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Jan 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V40 RGT find?
V40 RGT passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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