
Volvo V40
Beige · Diesel · 2001 · 1,870 cc
Y47 RKUMOT history
Y47 RKU is a beige diesel Volvo V40 first used on 30 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 12 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 206,859 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 Nov 2023
- Mileage
- 206,859 mi
- At MOT on 12 Nov 2022
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,362 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y47 RKU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- V40
- Colour
- Beige
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,870 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 30 Jul 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 12 Nov 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Nov 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y47 RKU was last recorded at 206,859 miles on 12 Nov 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 206,859 miles · 11 Nov 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 7,362 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 206,859 miles
- 2021 – 204,121 miles
- 2020 – 199,023 miles
- 2019 – 196,217 miles
- 2018 – 193,382 miles
- 2017 – 183,604 miles
- 2016 – 177,605 miles
- 2015 – 170,846 miles
- 2014 – 165,774 miles
- 2013 – 160,877 miles
- 2012 – 149,081 miles
- 2011 – 140,454 miles
- 2010 – 121,350 miles
- 2009 – 111,374 miles
- 2008 – 103,994 miles
- 2007 – 97,329 miles
- 2006 – 88,987 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
23 tests since 8 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass206,859 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 206,859 miles
- Test number
- 622086778756
- MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail206,859 miles (+2,738)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 206,859 miles
- Test number
- 902174030398
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass204,121 miles (+5,098)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 204,121 miles
- Test number
- 654954176742
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass199,023 miles (+2,806)3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 199,023 miles
- Test number
- 549934838711
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass196,217 miles (+2,835)3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 196,217 miles
- Test number
- 793870532857
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (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))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryTested in wet condition
Pass193,382 miles (+9,778)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 193,382 miles
- Test number
- 123518492799
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass183,604 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 183,604 miles
- Test number
- 486120390883
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear (3.5.1i)
Fail183,604 miles (+5,999)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,604 miles
- Test number
- 441167545481
- Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear (3.5.1i)
Pass177,605 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 177,605 miles
- Test number
- 681172994128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail177,605 miles (+6,759)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,605 miles
- Test number
- 961031094104
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Pass170,846 miles (+5,072)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 170,846 miles
- Test number
- 273574432917
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass165,774 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 165,774 miles
- Test number
- 149147244392
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
Fail165,774 miles (+4,897)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,774 miles
- Test number
- 349867344314
- Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
Pass160,877 miles (+11,796)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 160,877 miles
- Test number
- 526851753394
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass149,081 miles (+8,627)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 149,081 miles
- Test number
- 735228402315
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass140,454 miles (+19,104)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 140,454 miles
- Test number
- 949576301383
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail121,350 miles4 repaired4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,350 miles
- Test number
- 291656710366
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
Pass121,350 miles (+9,976)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 121,350 miles
- Test number
- 460286510448
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
Pass111,374 miles (+7,380)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 111,374 miles
- Test number
- 562988709367
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass103,994 miles (+6,665)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 103,994 miles
- Test number
- 123856718333
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass97,329 miles (+8,342)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 97,329 miles
- Test number
- 894070227377
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,987 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 88,987 miles
- Test number
- 674532816383
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,987 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,987 miles
- Test number
- 142322216388
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Questions about Y47 RKU
- Does Y47 RKU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y47 RKU expired on 12 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y47 RKU?
- The MOT on Y47 RKU expired on 12 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y47 RKU done?
- Y47 RKU was recorded at 206,859 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2022, an average of 7,362 miles a year.
- Has Y47 RKU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y47 RKU has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on Y47 RKU 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 Y47 RKU find?
- Y47 RKU passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2022 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both; exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 1 more.
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