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Beige · Petrol · 2001 · 1,948 cc

BLC 268MOT history

BLC 268 is a beige petrol Volvo V40 first used on 29 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 28 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 80,486 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Feb 2027
Mileage
80,486 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,153 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
BLC 268
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,948 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

BLC 268 was last recorded at 80,486 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 2,520 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,966 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,520 miles
Average per year
3,153 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,486 miles
  • 2025 – 77,966 miles
  • 2024 – 75,579 miles
  • 2023 – 73,012 miles
  • 2022 – 70,473 miles
  • 2021 – 67,748 miles
  • 2020 – 66,784 miles
  • 2019 – 64,793 miles
  • 2018 – 62,514 miles
  • 2017 – 59,171 miles
  • 2016 – 52,932 miles
  • 2015 – 44,366 miles
  • 2014 – 38,761 miles
  • 2013 – 36,507 miles
  • 2012 – 33,379 miles
  • 2011 – 30,650 miles
  • 2010 – 28,913 miles
  • 2009 – 26,249 miles
  • 2008 – 23,544 miles
  • 2007 – 21,086 miles
  • 2006 – 17,483 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,486 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,486 miles (+2,520)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    80,486 miles
    Test number
    437119026740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass77,966 miles (+2,387)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    77,966 miles
    Test number
    847609171504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass75,579 miles (+2,567)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    75,579 miles
    Test number
    432744991863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass73,012 miles (+2,539)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    73,012 miles
    Test number
    992833671150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass70,473 miles (+2,725)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    70,473 miles
    Test number
    990457069014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass67,748 miles (+964)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    67,748 miles
    Test number
    872716888232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass66,784 miles (+1,991)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    66,784 miles
    Test number
    815983898999
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass64,793 miles (+2,279)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    64,793 miles
    Test number
    152903101688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass62,514 miles (+3,343)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    62,514 miles
    Test number
    380988565581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass59,171 miles (+6,239)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    59,171 miles
    Test number
    864817400022
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edge

  11. Pass52,932 miles (+8,566)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    52,932 miles
    Test number
    498284610897
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  12. Pass44,366 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    44,366 miles
    Test number
    217440145082
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail44,365 miles (+5,604)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,365 miles
    Test number
    407277935033
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/ tyre cracking

  14. Pass38,761 miles (+2,254)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    38,761 miles
    Test number
    135659744442
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteMoisture in offside front indicator lense but still visable at distance
    • NoteRear tyres perishing/cracking
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  15. Fail36,507 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,507 miles
    Test number
    249149033063
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass36,507 miles (+3,128)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    36,507 miles
    Test number
    969959933057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,379 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    33,379 miles
    Test number
    536901342067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  18. Fail33,379 miles (+2,729)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,379 miles
    Test number
    607211242018
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  19. Pass30,650 miles (+1,737)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    30,650 miles
    Test number
    817182541007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,913 miles (+2,664)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    28,913 miles
    Test number
    821128940012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,249 miles (+2,705)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    26,249 miles
    Test number
    134561549495
    • 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)
    • NoteSlight damage nearside rear tyre sidewall

  22. Pass23,544 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    23,544 miles
    Test number
    130305748496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail23,544 miles (+2,458)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,544 miles
    Test number
    131435748493
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass21,086 miles (+3,603)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    21,086 miles
    Test number
    260165747042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass17,483 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    17,483 miles
    Test number
    193667946050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about BLC 268

What vehicle is registration BLC 268 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show BLC 268 on a beige petrol Volvo V40 first used on 29 Mar 2001. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does BLC 268 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on BLC 268 is valid until 28 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on BLC 268?
The MOT on BLC 268 is valid until 28 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has BLC 268 done?
BLC 268 was recorded at 80,486 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 3,153 miles a year.
Has BLC 268 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. BLC 268 has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2015.
Has the mileage on BLC 268 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 BLC 268 find?
BLC 268 passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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