N40CAR - VOLVO V40
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 14 days ago
The Volvo V40, often referred to simply as the V40, is a compact premium hatchback renowned for its safety, Scandinavian design, and driving dynamics. Manufactured by Volvo Cars, a brand with a long-standing reputation for safety innovation and quality, the V40 was introduced in 2012 and produced until 2019. It features a sleek exterior, a well-crafted interior, and a range of efficient petrol and diesel engines, making it a versatile choice for urban and suburban driving. Notable for its solid build quality and advanced safety features, the V40 exemplifies Volvo’s commitment to driver and passenger protection. Its combination of practicality, style, and reliability has made it a popular option among those seeking a premium hatchback with a strong heritage.
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
Data provided by DVLA
MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 29 MOT tests
The vehicle is a 2001 Volvo V40, registration N40CAR, first registered in July 2001. It has a silver exterior and is powered by a 1948cc petrol engine, emitting approximately 212 g/km of CO2. The car is currently taxed and has a valid MOT, with the latest test conducted on 10 July 2024 and valid until 2 August 2025. It has recorded a mileage of 49,235 miles. The MOT included minor advisory notes such as deteriorated suspension arm dust covers, slightly damaged tyres, and some corrosion on brake pipes. No major mechanical issues were reported, and the vehicle remains roadworthy.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
29
Passed Tests
20
Failed Tests
9
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 10 July 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 49,235 mi
Expires: 02 August 2025
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Minor Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 27 July 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 43,175 mi
Expires: 02 August 2024
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 25 July 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 38,520 mi
Expires: 02 August 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Failed - 25 July 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 38,520 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Passed - 14 July 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 37,006 mi
Expires: 02 August 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
- Advisory Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Passed - 29 July 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 35,736 mi
Expires: 02 August 2021
Failed - 28 July 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 35,736 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Passed - 16 July 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 34,713 mi
Expires: 02 August 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed - 19 July 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 33,905 mi
Expires: 02 August 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory top inner body wings corroded, both front
- Advisory all brake discs corroded
- Advisory Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Passed - 27 July 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 32,904 mi
Expires: 02 August 2018
Failed - 25 July 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 32,904 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Major Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Major Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Passed - 20 July 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 31,195 mi
Expires: 02 August 2017
Failed - 20 July 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 31,193 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Passed - 17 July 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 29,710 mi
Expires: 02 August 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Failed - 16 July 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 29,710 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Passed - 21 July 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 29,025 mi
Expires: 02 August 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Passed - 23 July 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 28,089 mi
Expires: 02 August 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Failed - 25 July 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 27,062 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 25 July 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 27,062 mi
Expires: 02 August 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 27 July 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 25,975 mi
Expires: 02 August 2012
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Failed - 28 July 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 25,068 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Passed - 28 July 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 25,068 mi
Expires: 02 August 2011
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Failed - 22 July 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 22,438 mi
Passed - 22 July 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 22,438 mi
Expires: 02 August 2010
Passed - 01 August 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 20,655 mi
Expires: 02 August 2009
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Advisory Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Passed - 03 August 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 18,559 mi
Expires: 02 August 2008
Failed - 30 July 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 18,559 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Major Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Major Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Major Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 27 July 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 15,740 mi
Expires: 28 July 2007
Passed - 29 July 2005
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 13,278 mi
Expires: 28 July 2006
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for N40CAR?
The MOT expires on 02 August 2025.
What is the tax status of N40CAR?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 July 2025.
What are the specifications of N40CAR?
This is a 2001 VOLVO V40 in Silver. It runs on Petrol with a 1948cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of N40CAR?
This vehicle produces 212 g/km of CO2 emissions.