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Volvo V40

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,948 cc

V86 FPOMOT history

V86 FPO is a black petrol Volvo V40 first used on 23 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 241,426 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Nov 2023
Mileage
241,426 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2022
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,713 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V86 FPO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,948 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V86 FPO was last recorded at 241,426 miles on 5 Nov 2022, 12,900 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
228,526 miles · 23 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
12,900 miles
Average per year
11,713 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 241,426 miles
  • 2021 – 228,526 miles
  • 2020 – 217,339 miles
  • 2019 – 211,810 miles
  • 2018 – 204,817 miles
  • 2017 – 193,481 miles
  • 2016 – 182,841 miles
  • 2015 – 165,459 miles
  • 2014 – 145,122 miles
  • 2013 – 125,163 miles
  • 2012 – 105,230 miles
  • 2011 – 87,703 miles
  • 2010 – 73,791 miles
  • 2009 – 69,585 miles
  • 2008 – 64,754 miles
  • 2007 – 58,362 miles
  • 2006 – 53,401 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass241,426 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake may need adjustment - slightly low efficiency
  • AdvisoryOffside Front top mount bearing dragging

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 wheel arch corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Battery slightly insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass241,426 miles (+12,900)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    241,426 miles
    Test number
    616885677369
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake may need adjustment - slightly low efficiency
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top mount bearing dragging

  2. Pass228,526 miles (+11,187)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    228,526 miles
    Test number
    801908873646
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive small leak from sump seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass217,339 miles (+5,529)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    217,339 miles
    Test number
    684508331134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass211,810 miles (+6,993)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    211,810 miles
    Test number
    155534984356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light inoperative
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass204,817 miles (+11,336)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    204,817 miles
    Test number
    266933747238
    • AdvisoryFront nearside and offside fog-light glass cracked and nearside insecure and inoperative
    • AdvisoryFront nearside and offside headlight glass cloudy - beam image slightly diffused
    • AdvisoryNearside Front indicator lens missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower suspension arm ball-joint cover deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bumper distorted and lower trim missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroding
    • AdvisoryRear nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes corroded and offside rear wet - STRONG ADVICE
    • AdvisoryBattery slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryRear chassis rails / rear underbody floor / fuel tank straps / rear inner sills / exhaust system - corroded

  6. Pass193,481 miles (+10,640)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    193,481 miles
    Test number
    293191087347
    • AdvisoryFront nearside and offside foglight lenses cracked and nearside front insecure and inoperative
    • AdvisoryFront nearside and offside headlight beam patter slightly diffused
    • AdvisoryOffside offside rear wheel arch / fuel tank straps / rear chassis rails / rear anti-roll bar brackets - corroded
    • AdvisoryRear nearside and offside brake pipes corroded - STRONG ADVICE
    • AdvisoryBattery slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside front and rear and offside rear side marker lights inoperaive

  7. Pass182,841 miles (+17,382)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    182,841 miles
    Test number
    519561046731
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper suspension top mount bearing dragging
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake bind - STRONG ADVICE
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear front to rear brake pipes corroded - STRONG ADVICE
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake efficiency low - requires adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front foglight lens damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pipe to hose corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded

  8. Pass165,459 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    165,459 miles
    Test number
    872946106612
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front indicator side-repeater pale
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer driveshaft gaitor split - preventing ingress of dirt - STRONG ADVICE
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear front to rear brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake efficiency low
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing noisy
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog-light glass cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering rack gaitor perishing and weepy - STRONG ADVICE
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroding
    • AdvisoryRear nearside and offside marker lights inoperative

  9. Fail165,459 miles (+20,337)2 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,459 miles
    Test number
    145332883207
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front indicator side-repeater pale
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer driveshaft gaitor split - preventing ingress of dirt - STRONG ADVICE
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear front to rear brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake efficiency low
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing noisy
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog-light glass cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering rack gaitor perishing and weepy - STRONG ADVICE
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroding
    • AdvisoryRear nearside and offside marker lights inoperative

  10. Pass145,122 miles (+19,959)4 advisories13 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    145,122 miles
    Test number
    915004374276
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront brake squeal when brakes applied
    • NoteFront numberplate cracked
    • NoteNearside and offside front foglight glass cracked
    • NoteNearside and offside rear and offside front side marker lights inoperative
    • NoteNearside and offside rear brake pipes corroding
    • NoteNearside and offside rear outer sidelights 50% lit
    • NoteNearside front sidelight dim - STRONG ADVICE
    • NoteNearside rear handbrake efficiency low
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on outer edge - close to limit - STRONG ADVICE
    • NoteOffside rear tyre close to limit 2mm
    • NoteOffside rear wheel arch corroding
    • NoteRear fuel tank straps / rear chassis rails / exhaust system / front and rear floor rails / front radiator support brace - corroding
    • NoteWindscreen greasy and wipers smearing

  11. Pass125,163 miles (+19,933)1 advisory10 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    125,163 miles
    Test number
    116686993250
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • NoteNearise front anti-roll bar droplink lower balljoint - play
    • NoteNearside and offside front foglight lenses cracked
    • NoteNearside and offside rear anti-roll bar mount bushes - slight play
    • NoteNearside front and rear side marker lights inoperative
    • NoteNearside front brake hose perishing
    • NoteNearside front inner wheel rim slight distortion
    • NoteNearside rear track control arm outer bush bonding perishing
    • NoteOffside front anti-roll bar droplink upper balljoint cover deteriorating
    • NoteOffside rear tyre close to limit 2mm - worn inner edge - STRONG ADVICE
    • NoteRear wiper perished

  12. Pass105,230 miles (+17,527)13 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    105,230 miles
    Test number
    809662082278
    • NoteCrack in windscreen - not obstructing drivers view of the road - STRONG ADVICE
    • NoteExhaust system corroding
    • NoteFront brake discs lipeed
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low
    • NoteNearside and offside front headlight adjusters damaged - not affecting headlight aim
    • NoteNearside and offside rear brake pipe to hose corroded
    • NoteNearside front and rear marker lights inoperative
    • NoteNearside front wiper smeary
    • NoteNearside rear outer sidelight inoperative - 50% lit
    • NoteNearside rear tie bar bush perishing and contact with trailing arm - STRONG ADVICE
    • NoteNearside rear tyre feathered on inner edge and close to limit 2mm
    • NoteOffside front foglight lens cracked
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on outer edge

  13. Pass87,703 miles (+13,912)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    87,703 miles
    Test number
    676018981260
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail73,791 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,791 miles
    Test number
    354568280465
    • 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)

  15. Pass73,791 miles (+4,206)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    73,791 miles
    Test number
    390608480291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,585 miles (+4,831)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    69,585 miles
    Test number
    162485699219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail64,754 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,754 miles
    Test number
    103415198231
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass64,754 miles (+6,392)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    64,754 miles
    Test number
    852175198299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,362 miles (+4,961)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    58,362 miles
    Test number
    732056097225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    53,401 miles
    Test number
    444110896249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V86 FPO

Does V86 FPO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V86 FPO expired on 10 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V86 FPO?
The MOT on V86 FPO expired on 10 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V86 FPO done?
V86 FPO was recorded at 241,426 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2022, an average of 11,713 miles a year.
Has V86 FPO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V86 FPO has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2015.
Has the mileage on V86 FPO 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 V86 FPO find?
V86 FPO passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside rear handbrake may need adjustment - slightly low efficiency, and 1 more.

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