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Volvo V40

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,948 cc

V54 DGJMOT history

V54 DGJ is a red petrol Volvo V40 first used on 30 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Aug 2025 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 150,339 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Aug 2025
Mileage
150,339 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2024
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,305 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V54 DGJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,948 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V54 DGJ was last recorded at 150,339 miles on 1 Aug 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,339 miles · 31 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,305 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 150,339 miles
  • 2023 – 146,789 miles
  • 2022 – 142,172 miles
  • 2021 – 139,983 miles
  • 2020 – 138,450 miles
  • 2019 – 135,153 miles
  • 2018 – 130,785 miles
  • 2017 – 125,946 miles
  • 2016 – 122,133 miles
  • 2015 – 117,626 miles
  • 2014 – 113,588 miles
  • 2013 – 108,991 miles
  • 2012 – 105,457 miles
  • 2011 – 102,126 miles
  • 2010 – 100,196 miles
  • 2009 – 96,906 miles
  • 2008 – 92,408 miles
  • 2007 – 84,128 miles
  • 2006 – 76,861 miles
  • 2005 – 69,122 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,339 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside parking brake low in effortRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Headlamp reflector slightly defective

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,339 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    150,339 miles
    Test number
    173325750292
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake low in effort
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail150,339 miles (+3,550)4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,339 miles
    Test number
    157657047093
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light lens broken, showing white light to rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake low in effort
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass146,789 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    146,789 miles
    Test number
    794067992360
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small end starting to crack (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail146,789 miles (+4,617)4 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,789 miles
    Test number
    764771020251
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small end starting to crack (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass142,172 miles (+2,189)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    142,172 miles
    Test number
    713481710237
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear advanced corrosion to outer sill but covered in a plastic cover so unable to fully examine prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear advanced corrosion to outer sill but covered in a plastic cover so unable to fully examine prescribed area

  6. Pass139,983 miles (+1,533)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    139,983 miles
    Test number
    312286397614
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box has a slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass138,450 miles (+3,297)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    138,450 miles
    Test number
    948418436520
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass135,153 miles (+4,368)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    135,153 miles
    Test number
    945076021448
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass130,785 miles (+4,839)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    130,785 miles
    Test number
    555155825223
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass125,946 miles (+3,813)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    125,946 miles
    Test number
    243944986050
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  11. Pass122,133 miles (+4,507)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    122,133 miles
    Test number
    922582013905
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  12. Pass117,626 miles (+4,038)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    117,626 miles
    Test number
    895626695174
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm 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)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteRear brake pads wearing low

  13. Pass113,588 miles (+4,597)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    113,588 miles
    Test number
    158092804258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass108,991 miles (+3,534)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    108,991 miles
    Test number
    738291313225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust box joint heavily corroded, advise replacing both box and centre pipe

  15. Pass105,457 miles (+3,331)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    105,457 miles
    Test number
    449353112259
    • NoteNearside front and offside rear tyres perishing and wearing low
    • NoteRear exhaust joint heavily corroded

  16. Pass102,126 miles (+1,930)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    102,126 miles
    Test number
    449253321229
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass100,196 miles (+3,290)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    100,196 miles
    Test number
    554466960201
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront and rear number plates deteriorated
    • NoteFuel tank straps surface corrosion
    • NoteRear tyres worn on outer edges

  18. Pass96,906 miles (+4,498)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    96,906 miles
    Test number
    434864269291
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFuel tank straps corroding
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorated

  19. Fail92,408 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,408 miles
    Test number
    824816468254
    • Repaired at testNearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  20. Pass92,408 miles (+8,280)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    92,408 miles
    Test number
    971456368247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail84,128 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,128 miles
    Test number
    180815867226
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass84,128 miles (+7,267)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    84,128 miles
    Test number
    512765967233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass76,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    76,861 miles
    Test number
    323264266240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail76,861 miles (+7,739)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,861 miles
    Test number
    241624866258
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  25. Fail69,122 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,122 miles
    Test number
    381122565423
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass69,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    69,122 miles
    Test number
    802182565232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V54 DGJ

Does V54 DGJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V54 DGJ expired on 10 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V54 DGJ?
The MOT on V54 DGJ expired on 10 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V54 DGJ done?
V54 DGJ was recorded at 150,339 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2024, an average of 4,305 miles a year.
Has V54 DGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V54 DGJ has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on V54 DGJ 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 V54 DGJ find?
V54 DGJ passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2024 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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