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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.

L16 THR white Volvo V40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V40, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass150,530 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. Pass121,728 miles (+183)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    121,728 miles
    Test number
    711910523382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. Pass91,307 miles (+108)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    91,307 miles
    Test number
    248947529767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. Pass50,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    50,510 miles
    Test number
    811648278559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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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