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Volvo V40

Grey · Petrol · 2016 · 1,969 cc

F3 BLYMOT history

F3 BLY is a grey petrol Volvo V40 first used on 24 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 6 Feb 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 65,732 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

F3 BLY grey Volvo V40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Feb 2027
Mileage
65,732 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,064 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F3 BLY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,969 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
24 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F3 BLY was last recorded at 65,732 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 11,377 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,355 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
11,377 miles
Average per year
7,064 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,732 miles
  • 2025 – 54,355 miles
  • 2023 – 44,317 miles
  • 2022 – 28,422 miles
  • 2021 – 25,253 miles
  • 2020 – 22,679 miles
  • 2019 – 17,131 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,732 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring warning lamp illuminated

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 21 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,732 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    65,732 miles
    Test number
    985260099282
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring warning lamp illuminated
  2. Fail65,732 miles (+11,377)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,732 miles
    Test number
    543368689145
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring warning lamp illuminated
  3. Pass54,355 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    54,355 miles
    Test number
    516497513962
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail54,355 miles (+10,038)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,355 miles
    Test number
    486152674508
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass44,317 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    44,317 miles
    Test number
    738511847745
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail44,317 miles (+15,238)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,317 miles
    Test number
    982185220575
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass29,079 miles (+657)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    29,079 miles
    Test number
    892627307536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass28,422 miles (+3,169)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    28,422 miles
    Test number
    989421250732
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass25,253 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    25,253 miles
    Test number
    447435219371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail25,219 miles (+2,540)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,219 miles
    Test number
    933729244634
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass22,679 miles (+5,548)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    22,679 miles
    Test number
    683552042630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass17,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    17,131 miles
    Test number
    109380357338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F3 BLY

Does F3 BLY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F3 BLY is valid until 6 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on F3 BLY?
The MOT on F3 BLY is valid until 6 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F3 BLY done?
F3 BLY was recorded at 65,732 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 7,064 miles a year.
Has F3 BLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F3 BLY has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on F3 BLY 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 F3 BLY find?
F3 BLY passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 1 more.

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