
Volvo V40
White · Diesel · 2015 · 1,560 cc
L16 THRMOT history
L16 THR is a white diesel Volvo V40 first used on 22 Oct 2015. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jun 2027 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 150,530 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 150,530 mi
- At MOT on 2 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 8 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 12,923 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L16 THR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- V40
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,560 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2015
- First used
- 22 Oct 2015
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L16 THR was last recorded at 150,530 miles on 2 Jun 2026, 76 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 150,454 miles · 1 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 76 miles
- Average per year
- 12,923 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 150,530 miles
- 2025 – 121,728 miles
- 2024 – 110,890 miles
- 2023 – 91,307 miles
- 2021 – 90,286 miles
- 2020 – 66,650 miles
- 2019 – 62,249 miles
- 2018 – 50,510 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small end unclipped (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount bearing notchy (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount bearing notchy (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess at caliper end, slight corrosion/outer casing splitting (1.1.15 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive weep around gearbox area, osf shaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lightsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025
Full MOT history
13 tests since 5 Sept 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass150,530 miles (+76)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 150,530 miles
- Test number
- 567651262200
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small end unclipped (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount bearing notchy (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount bearing notchy (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess at caliper end, slight corrosion/outer casing splitting (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive weep around gearbox area, osf shaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Fail150,454 miles (+28,726)1 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,454 miles
- Test number
- 650152592287
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small end unclipped (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount bearing notchy (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount bearing notchy (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess at caliper end, slight corrosion/outer casing splitting (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive weep around gearbox area, osf shaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass121,728 miles (+183)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 121,728 miles
- Test number
- 711910523382
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail121,545 miles (+10,655)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,545 miles
- Test number
- 804294988868
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass110,890 miles (+19,583)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 110,890 miles
- Test number
- 996088223788
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass91,307 miles (+108)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 91,307 miles
- Test number
- 248947529767
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,199 miles (+913)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,199 miles
- Test number
- 809476179111
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass90,286 miles (+617)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 90,286 miles
- Test number
- 308999020561
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail89,669 miles (+23,019)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,669 miles
- Test number
- 727454561188
- MajorDriver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorUndertray insecure ENGINE (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass66,650 miles (+4,401)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 66,650 miles
- Test number
- 187276166729
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass62,249 miles (+11,739)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 62,249 miles
- Test number
- 370327251385
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear lens cracked and taped together
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass50,510 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 50,510 miles
- Test number
- 811648278559
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,510 miles2 dangerous2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,510 miles
- Test number
- 199188853013
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Questions about L16 THR
- Does L16 THR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 THR is valid until 29 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L16 THR?
- The MOT on L16 THR is valid until 29 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L16 THR done?
- L16 THR was recorded at 150,530 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2026, an average of 12,923 miles a year.
- Has L16 THR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L16 THR has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on L16 THR 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 THR find?
- L16 THR passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small end unclipped; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount bearing notchy, and 4 more.
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