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Volvo V40

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,948 cc

V693 DFGMOT history

V693 DFG is a silver petrol Volvo V40 first used on 21 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Feb 2023 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 168,661 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Feb 2023
Mileage
168,661 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2022
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,479 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V693 DFG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,948 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V693 DFG was last recorded at 168,661 miles on 17 Feb 2022, 1,791 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,870 miles · 11 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
1,791 miles
Average per year
7,479 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 168,661 miles
  • 2021 – 166,870 miles
  • 2019 – 163,623 miles
  • 2018 – 161,094 miles
  • 2017 – 158,324 miles
  • 2016 – 154,370 miles
  • 2015 – 148,936 miles
  • 2014 – 142,903 miles
  • 2013 – 136,385 miles
  • 2012 – 126,069 miles
  • 2011 – 116,089 miles
  • 2010 – 106,703 miles
  • 2009 – 99,104 miles
  • 2008 – 89,177 miles
  • 2007 – 68,469 miles
  • 2006 – 57,665 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,661 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

28 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,661 miles (+1,791)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    168,661 miles
    Test number
    535970504718
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass166,870 miles (+3,247)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    166,870 miles
    Test number
    229919623423
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass163,623 miles (+2,529)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    163,623 miles
    Test number
    716057282839
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  4. Pass161,094 miles (+43)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    161,094 miles
    Test number
    999843853668
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  5. Fail161,051 miles (+2,727)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,051 miles
    Test number
    626911360114
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished/cracking

  6. Pass158,324 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    158,324 miles
    Test number
    937631324475
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal anti slip worn.
    • AdvisoryCentral Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Various small chips. (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp condensation inside lamp unit.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Inner CV boot slight clip area leak. (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded. (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded. (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Headrests not fitted.

  7. Fail158,324 miles (+3,954)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,324 miles
    Test number
    121142083941
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low Reflector disconnected. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal anti slip worn.
    • AdvisoryCentral Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Various small chips. (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp condensation inside lamp unit.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Inner CV boot slight clip area leak. (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded. (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded. (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Headrests not fitted.

  8. Pass154,370 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    154,370 miles
    Test number
    789947848211
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

  9. Fail154,370 miles (+5,434)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,370 miles
    Test number
    508949457632
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass148,936 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    148,936 miles
    Test number
    153467067939
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front McPherson strut upper fitment slightly deteriorated

  11. Fail148,936 miles (+6,033)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,936 miles
    Test number
    453312892069
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front McPherson strut upper fitment slightly deteriorated

  12. Pass142,903 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    142,903 miles
    Test number
    639085324233
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Fail142,903 miles (+6,518)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,903 miles
    Test number
    359245024284
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn low on outer edge

  14. Fail136,385 miles2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,385 miles
    Test number
    456759793108
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn low on edges plus starting to show signs of irregular tread wear

  15. Pass136,385 miles (+10,316)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    136,385 miles
    Test number
    765759293119
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn low on edges plus starting to show signs of irregular tread wear

  16. Pass126,069 miles (+9,980)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    126,069 miles
    Test number
    898135402264
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on outer edge plus showing early signs of perishing

  17. Pass116,089 miles (+9,386)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    116,089 miles
    Test number
    258559281173
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres showing signs of perishing [cracking/splitting] plus worn on inner edges
    • NoteNearside rear secondary sidelight inoperative

  18. Fail106,703 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,703 miles
    Test number
    391906990134
    • Repaired at testDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteFront windscreen has damage

  19. Pass106,703 miles (+7,599)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    106,703 miles
    Test number
    662046990165
    • NoteFront windscreen has damage

  20. Fail99,104 miles1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,104 miles
    Test number
    290304599146
    • Repaired at testFuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass99,104 miles (+9,927)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    99,104 miles
    Test number
    312304599109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass89,177 miles7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    89,177 miles
    Test number
    194969098168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Fail89,177 miles (+20,708)6 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,177 miles
    Test number
    611249198171
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass68,469 miles (+10,804)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    68,469 miles
    Test number
    800908197176
    • 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 starting to fade

  25. Pass57,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    57,665 miles
    Test number
    344940016344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail57,665 miles (+6,820)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,665 miles
    Test number
    874940116358
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  27. Fail50,845 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,845 miles
    Test number
    311018136147
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  28. Pass50,845 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    50,845 miles
    Test number
    902648436194
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about V693 DFG

Does V693 DFG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V693 DFG expired on 16 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V693 DFG?
The MOT on V693 DFG expired on 16 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V693 DFG done?
V693 DFG was recorded at 168,661 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2022, an average of 7,479 miles a year.
Has V693 DFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V693 DFG has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on V693 DFG 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 V693 DFG find?
V693 DFG passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2022 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 5 more.

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