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Volvo V40

Beige · Petrol · 2000 · 1,948 cc

X797 EUYMOT history

X797 EUY is a beige petrol Volvo V40 first used on 29 Nov 2000. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 95,847 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
95,847 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,819 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X797 EUY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,948 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
29 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X797 EUY was last recorded at 95,847 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 2,873 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,974 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,873 miles
Average per year
3,819 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,847 miles
  • 2024 – 92,974 miles
  • 2023 – 90,532 miles
  • 2022 – 86,228 miles
  • 2021 – 83,760 miles
  • 2019 – 79,355 miles
  • 2018 – 74,230 miles
  • 2017 – 63,632 miles
  • 2016 – 51,980 miles
  • 2015 – 40,608 miles
  • 2014 – 28,918 miles
  • 2011 – 28,736 miles
  • 2010 – 28,001 miles
  • 2009 – 26,767 miles
  • 2008 – 25,087 miles
  • 2007 – 23,399 miles
  • 2006 – 21,303 miles
  • 2005 – 18,938 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,847 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive transmission oil leak suspect driveshaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear fuel filter corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear pitted on edges inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion on underside component's

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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge close to cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge close to cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 14 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,847 miles (+2,873)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    95,847 miles
    Test number
    967309702294
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive transmission oil leak suspect driveshaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear fuel filter corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear pitted on edges inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion on underside component's
  2. Pass92,974 miles (+2,442)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    92,974 miles
    Test number
    380984905118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass90,532 miles (+1,914)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    90,532 miles
    Test number
    882066244576
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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. Pass88,618 miles (+2,390)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    88,618 miles
    Test number
    703003911323
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TOO HOSE (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TOO HOSE (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass86,228 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    86,228 miles
    Test number
    440308088115
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Fail86,227 miles (+2,467)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,227 miles
    Test number
    631090274170
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass83,760 miles (+4,405)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    83,760 miles
    Test number
    479643957240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass79,355 miles (+5,125)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    79,355 miles
    Test number
    222219921743
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn on inner edges, close to cords
  9. Pass74,230 miles (+10,598)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    74,230 miles
    Test number
    344228817050
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edges
  10. Pass63,632 miles (+11,652)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    63,632 miles
    Test number
    960059943599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass51,980 miles (+11,372)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    51,980 miles
    Test number
    241507153781
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass40,608 miles (+11,690)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    40,608 miles
    Test number
    677894965184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
  13. Pass28,918 miles (+182)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    28,918 miles
    Test number
    329946984192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass28,736 miles (+735)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    28,736 miles
    Test number
    697188271221
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass28,001 miles (+1,234)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    28,001 miles
    Test number
    744674480208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass26,767 miles (+1,680)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    26,767 miles
    Test number
    223261769251
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass25,087 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    25,087 miles
    Test number
    191787088227
    • NoteBoth front anti roll bar drop link bushes split and detached
    • NoteFront bumper and under tray damaged
  18. Fail25,087 miles (+1,688)3 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,087 miles
    Test number
    711857488218
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • NoteBoth front anti roll bar drop link bushes split and detached
    • NoteFront bumper and under tray damaged
  19. Pass23,399 miles (+2,096)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    23,399 miles
    Test number
    113598787223
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass21,303 miles (+2,365)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    21,303 miles
    Test number
    482480596224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,938 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    18,938 miles
    Test number
    501297685209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X797 EUY

Does X797 EUY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X797 EUY is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on X797 EUY?
The MOT on X797 EUY is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X797 EUY done?
X797 EUY was recorded at 95,847 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 3,819 miles a year.
Has X797 EUY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X797 EUY has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on X797 EUY 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 X797 EUY find?
X797 EUY passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front oil leak, but not excessive transmission oil leak suspect driveshaft seals; nearside rear fuel filter corroded, and 2 more.

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