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Volvo V40

Beige · Diesel · 2000 · 1,870 cc

X42 DACMOT history

X42 DAC is a beige diesel Volvo V40 first used on 27 Oct 2000. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 145,689 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
145,689 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,549 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X42 DAC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,870 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
27 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X42 DAC was last recorded at 145,689 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 4,234 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,455 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,234 miles
Average per year
4,549 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 145,689 miles
  • 2024 – 141,455 miles
  • 2023 – 139,935 miles
  • 2022 – 139,692 miles
  • 2021 – 139,325 miles
  • 2020 – 139,081 miles
  • 2019 – 138,687 miles
  • 2018 – 136,568 miles
  • 2017 – 133,332 miles
  • 2016 – 129,917 miles
  • 2015 – 125,810 miles
  • 2014 – 120,651 miles
  • 2013 – 114,336 miles
  • 2012 – 107,340 miles
  • 2011 – 101,048 miles
  • 2010 – 93,373 miles
  • 2009 – 86,408 miles
  • 2008 – 80,405 miles
  • 2007 – 74,130 miles
  • 2006 – 66,619 miles
  • 2005 – 54,487 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,689 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Outer lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underbody surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • General under body corrosion

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test unable to check rear seat belts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 17 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,689 miles (+4,234)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    145,689 miles
    Test number
    158046601759
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Outer lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underbody surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass141,455 miles (+1,520)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    141,455 miles
    Test number
    982847666981
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass139,935 miles (+243)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    139,935 miles
    Test number
    966608804111
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass139,692 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    139,692 miles
    Test number
    118229934081
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  5. Fail139,692 miles (+367)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,692 miles
    Test number
    458868231865
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  6. Pass139,325 miles (+13)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    139,325 miles
    Test number
    184701905175
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test unable to check rear seat belts
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail139,312 miles (+231)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,312 miles
    Test number
    638796387395
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test unable to check rear seat belts
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass139,081 miles (+394)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    139,081 miles
    Test number
    373541160455
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test belts not checked
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAux belt perished/cracked/frayed

  9. Pass138,687 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    138,687 miles
    Test number
    625073440629
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  10. Fail138,668 miles (+2,100)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,668 miles
    Test number
    328319491367
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  11. Pass136,568 miles (+3,236)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    136,568 miles
    Test number
    781489333659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass133,332 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    133,332 miles
    Test number
    293430775288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail133,332 miles (+3,415)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,332 miles
    Test number
    397836672254
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass129,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    129,917 miles
    Test number
    114135359279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail129,917 miles (+4,107)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,917 miles
    Test number
    802916378033
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass125,810 miles (+5,159)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    125,810 miles
    Test number
    357880874367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass120,651 miles (+6,315)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    120,651 miles
    Test number
    776966084250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass114,336 miles (+6,996)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    114,336 miles
    Test number
    746451993237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail107,340 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,340 miles
    Test number
    649396082294
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass107,340 miles (+6,292)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    107,340 miles
    Test number
    716296782217
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass101,048 miles (+7,675)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    101,048 miles
    Test number
    189537681257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass93,373 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    93,373 miles
    Test number
    313267080453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail93,373 miles (+6,965)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,373 miles
    Test number
    503557580224
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass86,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    86,408 miles
    Test number
    413819089241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail86,408 miles (+6,003)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,408 miles
    Test number
    503246989255
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  26. Pass80,405 miles (+6,275)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    80,405 miles
    Test number
    332078888481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass74,130 miles (+7,511)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    74,130 miles
    Test number
    204631997272
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass66,619 miles (+12,132)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    66,619 miles
    Test number
    660531496213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass54,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    54,487 miles
    Test number
    311500895406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail54,481 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,481 miles
    Test number
    773870795221
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Questions about X42 DAC

Does X42 DAC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X42 DAC is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on X42 DAC?
The MOT on X42 DAC is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X42 DAC done?
X42 DAC was recorded at 145,689 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 4,549 miles a year.
Has X42 DAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X42 DAC has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on X42 DAC 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 X42 DAC find?
X42 DAC passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer lamp not working; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody surface corrosion.

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