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Volvo V40

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,588 cc

V72 EJUMOT history

V72 EJU is a blue petrol Volvo V40 first used on 29 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Jan 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 101,858 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Jan 2023
Mileage
101,858 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,397 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V72 EJU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,588 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V72 EJU was last recorded at 101,858 miles on 20 Jan 2022, 2,060 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,798 miles · 20 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
2,060 miles
Average per year
4,397 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 101,858 miles
  • 2021 – 99,798 miles
  • 2019 – 94,406 miles
  • 2018 – 91,547 miles
  • 2017 – 85,755 miles
  • 2016 – 78,716 miles
  • 2015 – 73,069 miles
  • 2014 – 69,738 miles
  • 2013 – 66,220 miles
  • 2012 – 63,198 miles
  • 2011 – 60,179 miles
  • 2010 – 56,917 miles
  • 2009 – 53,339 miles
  • 2008 – 49,143 miles
  • 2007 – 43,996 miles
  • 2006 – 38,736 miles
  • 2005 – 30,442 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,858 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2009–2017

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2010–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,858 miles (+2,060)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    101,858 miles
    Test number
    679107571816
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass99,798 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    99,798 miles
    Test number
    553439286887
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  3. Fail99,793 miles (+5,387)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,793 miles
    Test number
    649316463598
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  4. Pass94,406 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    94,406 miles
    Test number
    923299044879
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail94,401 miles (+2,854)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,401 miles
    Test number
    535936741605
    • DangerousRear Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass91,547 miles (+5,792)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    91,547 miles
    Test number
    126615554586
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass85,755 miles (+237)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    85,755 miles
    Test number
    621520084552
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail85,518 miles (+6,802)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,518 miles
    Test number
    332247423226
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass78,716 miles (+49)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    78,716 miles
    Test number
    140766373865
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail78,667 miles (+5,598)9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,667 miles
    Test number
    672883162740
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking around caliper (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass73,069 miles (+66)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    73,069 miles
    Test number
    819253000606
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

  12. Fail73,003 miles (+3,265)3 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,003 miles
    Test number
    128056793966
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

  13. Pass69,738 miles (+3,518)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    69,738 miles
    Test number
    386579604332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail66,220 miles5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,220 miles
    Test number
    275855903387
    • Repaired at testNearside Outer Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Outer Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass66,220 miles (+3,022)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    66,220 miles
    Test number
    405235003334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,198 miles (+3,019)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    63,198 miles
    Test number
    407067102436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,179 miles (+3,262)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    60,179 miles
    Test number
    845813771242
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear toparm bushes starting to crack

  18. Pass56,917 miles (+3,578)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    56,917 miles
    Test number
    632325390265
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN side and off side top arm inner bushes splitting
    • NoteVarious areas on floor pan starting to corrode

  19. Pass53,339 miles (+4,196)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    53,339 miles
    Test number
    193750909333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass49,143 miles (+5,147)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    49,143 miles
    Test number
    250305198285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,996 miles (+5,260)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    43,996 miles
    Test number
    370670197462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,736 miles (+8,294)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    38,736 miles
    Test number
    163672396227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,442 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    30,442 miles
    Test number
    222287295207
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about V72 EJU

Does V72 EJU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V72 EJU expired on 19 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V72 EJU?
The MOT on V72 EJU expired on 19 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V72 EJU done?
V72 EJU was recorded at 101,858 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2022, an average of 4,397 miles a year.
Has V72 EJU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V72 EJU has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on V72 EJU 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 V72 EJU find?
V72 EJU passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front service brake binding but not excessively, and 1 more.

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