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Volvo V40

Purple · Petrol · 2000 · 1,948 cc

X49 XATMOT history

X49 XAT is a purple petrol Volvo V40 first used on 25 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 22 Sept 2023 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 159,261 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Sept 2023
Mileage
159,261 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2022
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,802 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X49 XAT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,948 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
25 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X49 XAT was last recorded at 159,261 miles on 9 Sept 2022, 11,972 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,289 miles · 23 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
11,972 miles
Average per year
6,802 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 159,261 miles
  • 2021 – 147,289 miles
  • 2020 – 137,214 miles
  • 2019 – 123,433 miles
  • 2018 – 112,659 miles
  • 2017 – 103,563 miles
  • 2016 – 101,098 miles
  • 2015 – 98,825 miles
  • 2014 – 96,850 miles
  • 2013 – 94,168 miles
  • 2012 – 91,210 miles
  • 2011 – 88,373 miles
  • 2010 – 82,626 miles
  • 2009 – 76,415 miles
  • 2008 – 67,295 miles
  • 2007 – 58,987 miles
  • 2006 – 49,042 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,261 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/s n/s front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll rubber bushes worn
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryO/s n/s wings corroded covered in tape lower

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass159,261 miles (+11,972)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    159,261 miles
    Test number
    902181009686
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/s n/s front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rubber bushes worn
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s n/s wings corroded covered in tape lower

  2. Pass147,289 miles (+10,075)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    147,289 miles
    Test number
    437327919984
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass137,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    137,214 miles
    Test number
    347433273905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail137,214 miles (+13,781)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,214 miles
    Test number
    480777490503
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  5. Pass123,433 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    123,433 miles
    Test number
    498989219960
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail123,430 miles (+10,771)4 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,430 miles
    Test number
    495657691189
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass112,659 miles (+9,096)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    112,659 miles
    Test number
    443127266490
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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))

  8. Pass103,563 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    103,563 miles
    Test number
    969512288903
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear inner sills and chassis corroded

  9. Fail103,563 miles (+2,465)4 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,563 miles
    Test number
    915715030535
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear inner sills and chassis corroded

  10. Pass101,098 miles (+8)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    101,098 miles
    Test number
    678018475000
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOuter Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear inner wheel arches,rear inner sills,chassis and centre sills corroded
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  11. Fail101,090 miles (+2,265)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,090 miles
    Test number
    505638565292
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOuter Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear inner wheel arches,rear inner sills,chassis and centre sills corroded
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  12. Pass98,825 miles5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2016
    Odometer
    98,825 miles
    Test number
    588008735134
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFuel tank straps corroded
    • NoteRear floors and chassis corroded
    • NoteSlight imbalance on front brakes

  13. Fail98,825 miles (+1,975)1 repaired5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,825 miles
    Test number
    588198735138
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFuel tank straps corroded
    • NoteRear floors and chassis corroded
    • NoteSlight imbalance on front brakes

  14. Pass96,850 miles (+2,682)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2015
    Odometer
    96,850 miles
    Test number
    127966834132
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCororrsion to chassis and floors

  15. Pass94,168 miles3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    94,168 miles
    Test number
    116861943106
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear chassis legs corroded slightly
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on edges

  16. Fail94,168 miles (+2,958)3 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,168 miles
    Test number
    625621343134
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear chassis legs corroded slightly
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on edges

  17. Pass91,210 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    91,210 miles
    Test number
    589536242161
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteN/s wiper blade worn
    • NoteNail in o/s/r tyre also badly worn on inner edge
    • NoteService light on!

  18. Fail91,210 miles (+2,837)2 dangerous4 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,210 miles
    Test number
    209656442406
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteN/s wiper blade worn
    • NoteNail in o/s/r tyre also badly worn on inner edge
    • NoteService light on!

  19. Pass88,373 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    88,373 miles
    Test number
    339619751105
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail88,373 miles (+5,747)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,373 miles
    Test number
    795919651185
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass82,626 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    82,626 miles
    Test number
    261180280484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail82,626 miles (+6,211)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,626 miles
    Test number
    300479270101
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Pass76,415 miles (+9,120)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    76,415 miles
    Test number
    811337939286
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSrs light on

  24. Pass67,295 miles (+8,308)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    67,295 miles
    Test number
    343406428293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass58,987 miles (+9,945)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    58,987 miles
    Test number
    421298327202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass49,042 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    49,042 miles
    Test number
    742996436264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail49,041 miles (+2,990)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,041 miles
    Test number
    631084536217
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  28. Pass46,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    46,051 miles
    Test number
    330337316010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail46,051 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,051 miles
    Test number
    921517416099
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about X49 XAT

Does X49 XAT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X49 XAT expired on 22 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X49 XAT?
The MOT on X49 XAT expired on 22 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X49 XAT done?
X49 XAT was recorded at 159,261 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2022, an average of 6,802 miles a year.
Has X49 XAT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X49 XAT has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on X49 XAT 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 X49 XAT find?
X49 XAT passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2022 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s n/s front; all rubber bushes worn, and 3 more.

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