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Volvo V40

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,948 cc

V40 VOLMOT history

V40 VOL is a black petrol Volvo V40 first used on 24 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 26 Sept 2026 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 124,773 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Sept 2026
Mileage
124,773 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2025
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,848 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 VOL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,948 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V40 VOL was last recorded at 124,773 miles on 9 Sept 2025, 1,781 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,992 miles · 24 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1,781 miles
Average per year
3,848 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 124,773 miles
  • 2024 – 122,992 miles
  • 2023 – 121,216 miles
  • 2022 – 119,454 miles
  • 2021 – 117,272 miles
  • 2020 – 115,699 miles
  • 2019 – 114,437 miles
  • 2018 – 112,798 miles
  • 2017 – 111,307 miles
  • 2016 – 109,700 miles
  • 2015 – 107,180 miles
  • 2014 – 103,814 miles
  • 2013 – 100,522 miles
  • 2012 – 97,156 miles
  • 2011 – 93,474 miles
  • 2010 – 89,938 miles
  • 2009 – 86,095 miles
  • 2008 – 71,076 miles
  • 2007 – 65,804 miles
  • 2006 – 53,491 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,773 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018

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 Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 25 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,773 miles (+1,781)2 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    124,773 miles
    Test number
    701772121123
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass122,992 miles (+40)3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    122,992 miles
    Test number
    268335579392
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail122,952 miles (+1,736)2 major3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,952 miles
    Test number
    872460269958
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass121,216 miles (+1,762)4 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    121,216 miles
    Test number
    578427041426
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass119,454 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    119,454 miles
    Test number
    223509083176
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail119,454 miles (+2,182)1 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,454 miles
    Test number
    260262612803
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass117,272 miles (+1,573)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    117,272 miles
    Test number
    271875203643
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass115,699 miles (+1,262)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    115,699 miles
    Test number
    247163165089
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass114,437 miles (+1,639)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    114,437 miles
    Test number
    748877908040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass112,798 miles (+1,491)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    112,798 miles
    Test number
    409154834983
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass111,307 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    111,307 miles
    Test number
    545306395983
    • AdvisoryFront tyre side walls cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Fail111,307 miles (+1,607)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,307 miles
    Test number
    256518368112
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront tyre side walls cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass109,700 miles (+2,520)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    109,700 miles
    Test number
    857660857437
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass107,180 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    107,180 miles
    Test number
    917701310467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail107,180 miles (+3,366)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,180 miles
    Test number
    892957160782
    • Repaired at testOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass103,814 miles (+3,292)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    103,814 miles
    Test number
    259246864299
    • NoteNearside rear and nearside front tyre sidewalls perished

  17. Pass100,522 miles (+3,366)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    100,522 miles
    Test number
    107591863282
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass97,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    97,156 miles
    Test number
    319806952209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail97,156 miles (+3,682)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,156 miles
    Test number
    859746152247
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass93,474 miles (+3,536)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    93,474 miles
    Test number
    379194761298
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass89,938 miles (+3,843)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    89,938 miles
    Test number
    442569030278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass86,095 miles (+15,019)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    86,095 miles
    Test number
    773281269236
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail71,076 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,076 miles
    Test number
    224180868201
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass71,076 miles (+5,272)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    71,076 miles
    Test number
    773200468289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass65,804 miles (+12,313)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    65,804 miles
    Test number
    790536257280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass53,491 miles (+3,270)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    53,491 miles
    Test number
    764210876247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass50,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    50,221 miles
    Test number
    264573026450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V40 VOL

Does V40 VOL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V40 VOL expired on 26 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V40 VOL?
The MOT on V40 VOL expired on 26 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V40 VOL done?
V40 VOL was recorded at 124,773 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2025, an average of 3,848 miles a year.
Has V40 VOL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 VOL has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on V40 VOL 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 VOL find?
V40 VOL passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2025 with 2 minor defects and 13 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 12 more.

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