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Volvo V40

Red · Petrol · 2014 · 1,596 cc

K8 LWNMOT history

K8 LWN is a red petrol Volvo V40 first used on 1 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 101,781 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

K8 LWN red Volvo V40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
101,781 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,430 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 LWN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
1 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 LWN was last recorded at 101,781 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 5,669 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,112 miles · 5 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,669 miles
Average per year
7,430 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,781 miles
  • 2025 – 96,112 miles
  • 2024 – 89,693 miles
  • 2023 – 82,957 miles
  • 2022 – 76,574 miles
  • 2021 – 66,726 miles
  • 2020 – 63,151 miles
  • 2019 – 56,984 miles
  • 2018 – 43,744 miles
  • 2017 – 34,202 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,781 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

14 tests since 31 Jul 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,781 miles (+5,669)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    101,781 miles
    Test number
    383179679904
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass96,112 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    96,112 miles
    Test number
    305403727236
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail96,112 miles (+6,419)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,112 miles
    Test number
    469809272441
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass89,693 miles (+6,736)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    89,693 miles
    Test number
    886456607066
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass82,957 miles (+6,383)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    82,957 miles
    Test number
    350775092936
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass76,574 miles (+768)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    76,574 miles
    Test number
    534069342664
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass75,806 miles (+9,080)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    75,806 miles
    Test number
    166210045627
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass66,726 miles (+3,575)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    66,726 miles
    Test number
    377009014669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,151 miles (+6,167)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    63,151 miles
    Test number
    997322373704
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass56,984 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    56,984 miles
    Test number
    204881940891
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components
  11. Fail56,984 miles (+13,240)3 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,984 miles
    Test number
    825888539950
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nail (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components
  12. Pass43,744 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    43,744 miles
    Test number
    641474168047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail43,744 miles (+9,542)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,744 miles
    Test number
    524586372192
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed on inner band and tyre carcass deformed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm in middle band,also going bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass34,202 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    34,202 miles
    Test number
    798287067752
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about K8 LWN

Does K8 LWN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 LWN is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on K8 LWN?
The MOT on K8 LWN is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K8 LWN done?
K8 LWN was recorded at 101,781 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 7,430 miles a year.
Has K8 LWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 LWN has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on K8 LWN 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 K8 LWN find?
K8 LWN passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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