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Volvo V40

Blue · Diesel · 2016 · 1,969 cc

L16 MFTMOT history

L16 MFT is a blue diesel Volvo V40 first used on 24 Jan 2016. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 81,776 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

L16 MFT blue Volvo V40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
81,776 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,973 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 MFT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,969 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
24 Jan 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 MFT was last recorded at 81,776 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 4,241 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,535 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,241 miles
Average per year
6,973 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,776 miles
  • 2025 – 77,535 miles
  • 2024 – 71,353 miles
  • 2023 – 66,160 miles
  • 2022 – 60,767 miles
  • 2021 – 53,873 miles
  • 2020 – 45,335 miles
  • 2019 – 33,134 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,776 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 18 Jan 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    81,776 miles
    Test number
    468255100326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail81,774 miles (+4,239)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,774 miles
    Test number
    401903303537
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass77,535 miles (+6,182)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    77,535 miles
    Test number
    209310434332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass71,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    71,353 miles
    Test number
    594340778399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail71,353 miles (+5,193)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,353 miles
    Test number
    995733124706
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass66,160 miles (+5,393)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    66,160 miles
    Test number
    928568995298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass60,767 miles (+6,894)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    60,767 miles
    Test number
    257623569715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass53,873 miles (+8,538)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    53,873 miles
    Test number
    342728223490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass45,335 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    45,335 miles
    Test number
    220652128415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail45,335 miles (+12,201)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,335 miles
    Test number
    721502694631
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass33,134 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    33,134 miles
    Test number
    171741229567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail33,134 miles1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,134 miles
    Test number
    279326430312
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Questions about L16 MFT

Does L16 MFT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 MFT is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 MFT?
The MOT on L16 MFT is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 MFT done?
L16 MFT was recorded at 81,776 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 6,973 miles a year.
Has L16 MFT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 MFT has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L16 MFT 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 L16 MFT find?
L16 MFT passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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