VOLVO V40 J8BAM has 15 MOTs

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This 2012 VOLVO V40 has Passed 12 MOTs and Failed 3 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 129,688 miles 2 months ago on Wednesday 29th July 2026 at 09:54.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Saturday 31st July 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 12 months on Wednesday 1st September 2027.

J8BAM MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED31ST JULY 2027129,688 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED29TH JULY 2026129,688 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED22ND JULY 202531ST JULY 2026121,488 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Nail In Tyre
PASSED10TH JULY 202431ST JULY 2025113,257 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
FAILED10TH JULY 2024113,257 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed Inner Edge 205-50-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Badly Worn On Secondary Treads Inner Almost Exposing Cords
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
PASSED14TH JULY 202331ST JULY 2024106,088 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Both Number Plate Lamps Dim- Lenses Masked Over And Painted!
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
FAILED14TH JULY 2023106,086 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Both Number Plate Lamps Dim- Lenses Masked Over And Painted!
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Manufacturer's Specified Limit Limit= 0.52 (8.2.2.2 (a))
PASSED16TH JULY 202231ST JULY 202399,436 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED19TH JULY 202131ST JULY 202292,453 MI
PASSED13TH JULY 202031ST JULY 202188,188 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush Rubber Braking Up An Peeling (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Rod Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Bush Peeling Coming Away From Metal (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Rod Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Bush Peeling Coming Away From Metal (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Trailing Arm Front Bush Peeling Coming Away From Metal (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Trailing Arm Front Bush Peeling Coming Away From Metal (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Tyre Low On Tread And Distorted (5.2.3 (e))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Distorted
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Bold On Both Edges
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Bold On Both Edges
PASSED19TH JULY 201931ST JULY 202079,519 MI
PASSED1ST AUGUST 201831ST JULY 201966,391 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED30TH AUGUST 20173RD SEPTEMBER 201851,437 MI
PASSED19TH AUGUST 20163RD SEPTEMBER 201733,802 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED4TH SEPTEMBER 20153RD SEPTEMBER 201615,155 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

J8BAM Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 80% | MOT Failure Rate: 20%

J8BAM MOT Comments

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J8BAM Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 129,688 miles | Average yearly mileage: 9,263 miles

J8BAM FAQs

This Volvo V40 with registration J8BAM was manufactured on Wednesday 17th October 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is Bronze and it has a 1.6 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 129,688 miles, so this Volvo has travelled an average of 9,263 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 15 MOTs on record for this Volvo V40 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2015. We can see 3 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means J8BAM has a 80% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volvo V40 has had 49 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 3 Major, 1 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volvo V40 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 12 months on Wednesday 1st September 2027 .

Does J8BAM have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 18th September 2026 J8BAM does have an active MOT. Read more

Is J8BAM Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 18th September 2026 J8BAM does have Tax. Read more

When does J8BAM Tax expire?

The current Tax for J8BAM will expire in 12 months on Wednesday 1st September 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does J8BAM MOT expire?

The current MOT for J8BAM will expire in 11 months on Saturday 31st July 2027. Read more

When did J8BAM have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for J8BAM was on Wednesday 29th July 2026 at 09:54. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has J8BAM Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 15 MOTs on record for J8BAM we can see 12 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has J8BAM Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 15 MOTs on record for J8BAM we can see 3 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 80% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is J8BAM?

J8BAM is registered as a 2012 Volvo V40. Read more

How many miles has J8BAM done?

The odometer reading for J8BAM at the last MOT in July 2026 was 129,688 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 9,263 miles per year. Read more

How old is J8BAM?

The vehicle J8BAM was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 17th October 2012. Read more

What colour is J8BAM?

The official colour of J8BAM is recorded as Bronze. Read more

What engine does J8BAM have?

J8BAM has a 1.6 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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