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Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 1,783 cc

V40 TPLMOT history

V40 TPL is a grey petrol Volvo V40 first used on 28 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 3 Jun 2026 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 193,367 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Jun 2026
Mileage
193,367 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2025
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,019 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 TPL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,783 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
28 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V40 TPL was last recorded at 193,367 miles on 4 Jun 2025, 37 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,330 miles · 15 May 2025
Between the last two tests
37 miles
Average per year
8,019 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 193,367 miles
  • 2024 – 186,221 miles
  • 2023 – 177,218 miles
  • 2022 – 171,771 miles
  • 2021 – 162,480 miles
  • 2020 – 155,409 miles
  • 2019 – 150,036 miles
  • 2018 – 141,948 miles
  • 2017 – 136,790 miles
  • 2016 – 132,253 miles
  • 2015 – 127,644 miles
  • 2014 – 123,787 miles
  • 2013 – 120,403 miles
  • 2012 – 117,368 miles
  • 2011 – 112,057 miles
  • 2010 – 99,867 miles
  • 2009 – 86,001 miles
  • 2008 – 73,719 miles
  • 2007 – 61,097 miles
  • 2006 – 47,264 miles
  • 2005 – 36,603 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,367 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • N/s/r brake pipe corroded - just acceptable & recommend replacement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

29 tests since 16 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,367 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    193,367 miles
    Test number
    537817102725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail193,330 miles (+7,109)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,330 miles
    Test number
    755353243250
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to brake hose burst (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass186,221 miles (+119)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2025
    Odometer
    186,221 miles
    Test number
    710661740163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail186,102 miles (+8,884)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,102 miles
    Test number
    375679202766
    • DangerousOffside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass177,218 miles (+5,447)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    177,218 miles
    Test number
    905235895202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass171,771 miles (+9,291)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    171,771 miles
    Test number
    912467393556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass162,480 miles (+7,071)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    162,480 miles
    Test number
    323038097403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass155,409 miles (+5,373)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    155,409 miles
    Test number
    676617266883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass150,036 miles (+8,088)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    150,036 miles
    Test number
    419171910876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass141,948 miles (+5,158)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    141,948 miles
    Test number
    176931845622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass136,790 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    136,790 miles
    Test number
    775185362514
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryN/s/f fog light damaged

  12. Fail136,774 miles (+4,521)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,774 miles
    Test number
    967158661074
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  13. Pass132,253 miles (+85)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    132,253 miles
    Test number
    287239501560
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r brake pipe corroded - just acceptable & recommend replacement
    • AdvisoryPlastic trim partly covering lower sills

  14. Fail132,168 miles (+4,524)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,168 miles
    Test number
    110736550930
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r brake pipe corroded - just acceptable & recommend replacement
    • AdvisoryPlastic trim partly covering lower sills

  15. Pass127,644 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    127,644 miles
    Test number
    812998516366
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment below service standard (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded below service standard (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment below service standard (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFuel filter loose but not insecure

  16. Fail127,643 miles (+3,856)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,643 miles
    Test number
    555197225791
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment below service standard (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded below service standard (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment below service standard (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFuel filter loose but not insecure

  17. Pass123,787 miles (+3,384)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    123,787 miles
    Test number
    826323484295
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteFuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

  18. Pass120,403 miles (+3,035)14 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    120,403 miles
    Test number
    137864683220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteAll four tyres perished
    • NoteFuel cap sealing ring slightly perished
    • NoteFuel filter loose but not insecure, resting on undertray
    • NotePlastic sill covers

  19. Pass117,368 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    117,368 miles
    Test number
    315195282448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteN/s/f road tyre worn on inner edge.

  20. Fail117,368 miles (+5,311)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,368 miles
    Test number
    308494882220
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteN/s/f road tyre worn on inner edge.

  21. Pass112,057 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    112,057 miles
    Test number
    265315081221
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  22. Fail112,057 miles (+12,190)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,057 miles
    Test number
    577305581245
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  23. Pass99,867 miles (+13,866)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    99,867 miles
    Test number
    764046480250
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  24. Pass86,001 miles (+12,282)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    86,001 miles
    Test number
    230463079219
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteHole in o/s headlight glass.
    • NoteOffside front outer door handle damaged.

  25. Fail73,719 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,719 miles
    Test number
    101131588277
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWiper blades will soon require replacing.

  26. Pass73,719 miles (+12,622)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    73,719 miles
    Test number
    903971488289
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWiper blades will soon require replacing.

  27. Pass61,097 miles (+13,833)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    61,097 miles
    Test number
    312759587270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear & nearside front tyres worn near to 2mm.

  28. Pass47,264 miles (+10,661)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    47,264 miles
    Test number
    663328216399
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing near to limit.

  29. Pass36,603 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    36,603 miles
    Test number
    254520925309
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSill covers fitted
    • NoteUnder tray fitted

Questions about V40 TPL

Does V40 TPL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V40 TPL expired on 3 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V40 TPL?
The MOT on V40 TPL expired on 3 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V40 TPL done?
V40 TPL was recorded at 193,367 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2025, an average of 8,019 miles a year.
Has V40 TPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 TPL has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2025.
Has the mileage on V40 TPL 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 TPL find?
V40 TPL passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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