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Volvo V40

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,949 cc

X8 EJBMOT history

X8 EJB is a red petrol Volvo V40 first used on 18 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 57,283 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
57,283 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,668 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 EJB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,949 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
18 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 EJB was last recorded at 57,283 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 924 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,359 miles · 27 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
924 miles
Average per year
1,668 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,283 miles
  • 2025 – 56,359 miles
  • 2024 – 54,331 miles
  • 2023 – 51,696 miles
  • 2022 – 49,502 miles
  • 2021 – 47,502 miles
  • 2020 – 47,355 miles
  • 2019 – 45,489 miles
  • 2018 – 43,261 miles
  • 2017 – 39,014 miles
  • 2016 – 36,302 miles
  • 2015 – 36,049 miles
  • 2014 – 35,687 miles
  • 2013 – 35,240 miles
  • 2012 – 34,546 miles
  • 2011 – 33,534 miles
  • 2010 – 32,075 miles
  • 2009 – 30,305 miles
  • 2008 – 28,714 miles
  • 2007 – 26,896 miles
  • 2006 – 24,092 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,283 miles
  • AdvisoryUnderside UndersealedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Underside coated in Underseal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear brake hoses.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced visible in both front inner wheel arches and strut tunnels

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 26 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,283 miles (+924)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    57,283 miles
    Test number
    218916324484
    • AdvisoryUnderside Undersealed
  2. Pass56,359 miles (+2,028)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    56,359 miles
    Test number
    144531488989
    • AdvisoryUnderside Undersealed
  3. Pass54,331 miles (+79)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    54,331 miles
    Test number
    372831220237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnderside coated in Underseal
  4. Fail54,252 miles (+2,556)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,252 miles
    Test number
    176108162356
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnderside coated in Underseal
  5. Pass51,696 miles (+7)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    51,696 miles
    Test number
    763045486287
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear brake hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced visible in both front inner wheel arches and strut tunnels (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under car at varios points from front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded in wheel arch near brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced visible in both rear wheel arches and near strut mounting points. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components except offside rear shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Fail51,689 miles (+2,187)3 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,689 miles
    Test number
    796675120065
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear brake hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced visible in both front inner wheel arches and strut tunnels (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under car at varios points from front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded in wheel arch near brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced visible in both rear wheel arches and near strut mounting points. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components except offside rear shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass49,502 miles (+38)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    49,502 miles
    Test number
    810887928366
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
  8. Fail49,464 miles (+1,962)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,464 miles
    Test number
    385361188922
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
  9. Pass47,502 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    47,502 miles
    Test number
    320099451344
    • AdvisoryRear all rear suspension component corroded
  10. Fail47,500 miles (+145)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,500 miles
    Test number
    868963350501
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear all rear suspension component corroded
  11. Pass47,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    47,355 miles
    Test number
    747682822732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail47,354 miles (+1,865)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,354 miles
    Test number
    216772761528
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  13. Pass45,489 miles (+2,228)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    45,489 miles
    Test number
    758939816578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,261 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    43,261 miles
    Test number
    230220266610
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
  15. Fail43,261 miles (+4,247)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,261 miles
    Test number
    687260853281
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
  16. Pass39,014 miles (+2,712)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    39,014 miles
    Test number
    983421920448
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass36,302 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    36,302 miles
    Test number
    935040152803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail36,300 miles (+251)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,300 miles
    Test number
    931508003977
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  19. Pass36,049 miles (+362)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    36,049 miles
    Test number
    359297355422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,687 miles (+447)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    35,687 miles
    Test number
    128589564200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,240 miles (+694)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    35,240 miles
    Test number
    558529263252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    34,546 miles
    Test number
    267187752249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail34,546 miles (+1,012)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,546 miles
    Test number
    636447552284
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  24. Pass33,534 miles (+1,459)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    33,534 miles
    Test number
    996167251260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass32,075 miles (+1,770)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    32,075 miles
    Test number
    411798850272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass30,305 miles (+1,591)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    30,305 miles
    Test number
    590308459278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass28,714 miles (+1,818)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    28,714 miles
    Test number
    522263568229
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSlight distortion on left rear tyre side wall
  28. Pass26,896 miles (+2,804)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    26,896 miles
    Test number
    193150177295
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
  29. Pass24,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    24,092 miles
    Test number
    813489866249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X8 EJB

Does X8 EJB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 EJB is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on X8 EJB?
The MOT on X8 EJB is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X8 EJB done?
X8 EJB was recorded at 57,283 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 1,668 miles a year.
Has X8 EJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 EJB has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on X8 EJB 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 X8 EJB find?
X8 EJB passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: underside undersealed.

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