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Volvo V40

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,588 cc

V659 MCRMOT history

V659 MCR is a black petrol Volvo V40 first used on 13 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 171,425 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Jan 2025
Mileage
171,425 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2024
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,335 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V659 MCR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,588 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V659 MCR was last recorded at 171,425 miles on 8 Jan 2024, 2,937 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Nov 2014: 122,466 miles, lower than 139,805 miles on 21 Nov 2013.

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
168,488 miles · 12 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
2,937 miles
Average per year
4,335 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 171,425 miles
  • 2023 – 168,488 miles
  • 2022 – 165,556 miles
  • 2020 – 163,773 miles
  • 2019 – 163,173 miles
  • 2018 – 160,275 miles
  • 2017 – 160,271 miles
  • 2016 – 155,576 miles
  • 2015 – 149,147 miles
  • 2014 – 122,466 miles
  • 2013 – 139,805 miles
  • 2012 – 131,069 miles
  • 2011 – 123,845 miles
  • 2010 – 118,049 miles
  • 2009 – 112,791 miles
  • 2008 – 106,866 miles
  • 2007 – 100,943 miles
  • 2006 – 96,956 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,425 miles
  • 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On the border/in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Undertray loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Headlamps switch faulty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

28 tests since 4 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,425 miles (+2,937)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    171,425 miles
    Test number
    795685713690
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On the border/in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass168,488 miles (+2,932)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    168,488 miles
    Test number
    683162589590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass165,556 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    165,556 miles
    Test number
    215342126217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail165,556 miles (+1,783)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,556 miles
    Test number
    360915215666
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass163,773 miles (+3)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    163,773 miles
    Test number
    766663835330
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

  6. Fail163,770 miles (+85)1 dangerous4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,770 miles
    Test number
    750022713658
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement handbrake actuating lever (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

  7. Pass163,685 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    163,685 miles
    Test number
    335784225357
    • AdvisoryFront Undertray loose
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps switch faulty
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Fail163,684 miles (+511)2 major2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,684 miles
    Test number
    272473135350
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Undertray loose
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps switch faulty
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass163,173 miles (+2,898)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    163,173 miles
    Test number
    244712098197
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass160,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    160,275 miles
    Test number
    966204140891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail160,275 miles (+4)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,275 miles
    Test number
    677691643153
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  12. Fail160,271 miles (+4,695)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,271 miles
    Test number
    282766162554
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass155,576 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    155,576 miles
    Test number
    140175866925
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes cleand and greessed

  14. Fail155,575 miles (+6,428)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,575 miles
    Test number
    617624026220
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users no imige (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass149,147 miles (+26,681)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    149,147 miles
    Test number
    553951177276
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust rubber split
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint borderline excessive play (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear and o/s/r handbrake only just met required effort

  16. Pass122,466 miles (-17,339)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    122,466 miles
    Test number
    145183924344
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass139,805 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    139,805 miles
    Test number
    925875723376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Fail139,801 miles (+8,732)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,801 miles
    Test number
    957285623342
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Pass131,069 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    131,069 miles
    Test number
    299273832348
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail131,069 miles (+7,224)2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,069 miles
    Test number
    319303532359
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass123,845 miles (+5,796)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    123,845 miles
    Test number
    209693631324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass118,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    118,049 miles
    Test number
    250728420365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail118,049 miles (+5,258)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,049 miles
    Test number
    581687620357
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  24. Pass112,791 miles (+5,925)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    112,791 miles
    Test number
    251094619306
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth side rear suspension side link bar bushes deterioting.
    • NotePark brake travel slightly more than normal.

  25. Pass106,866 miles (+5,923)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    106,866 miles
    Test number
    650859818376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOffside front tyre has a deep cut but is not revealing any cords.

  26. Pass100,943 miles (+3,987)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    100,943 miles
    Test number
    613654107388
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteSlightly more travel on parking brake than normal.

  27. Pass96,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    96,956 miles
    Test number
    161498006348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail96,956 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,956 miles
    Test number
    460788306347
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about V659 MCR

Does V659 MCR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V659 MCR expired on 19 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V659 MCR?
The MOT on V659 MCR expired on 19 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V659 MCR done?
V659 MCR was recorded at 171,425 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2024, an average of 4,335 miles a year.
Has V659 MCR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V659 MCR has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on V659 MCR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Nov 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V659 MCR find?
V659 MCR passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2024 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 6 more.

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