Volvo V40
Red · Petrol · 2013 · 1,596 cc
L26 BLBMOT history
L26 BLB is a red petrol Volvo V40 first used on 29 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 100,618 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 100,618 mi
- At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 12
- 11 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 6,761 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L26 BLB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- V40
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,596 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 29 Mar 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L26 BLB was last recorded at 100,618 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 3,984 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 96,634 miles · 7 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,984 miles
- Average per year
- 6,761 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 100,618 miles
- 2024 – 96,634 miles
- 2023 – 89,833 miles
- 2022 – 83,507 miles
- 2021 – 74,331 miles
- 2020 – 68,340 miles
- 2019 – 59,093 miles
- 2018 – 51,882 miles
- 2017 – 45,630 miles
- 2016 – 35,160 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
12 tests since 24 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass100,618 miles (+3,984)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 100,618 miles
- Test number
- 987286719744
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,634 miles (+73)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 96,634 miles
- Test number
- 255899113566
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail96,561 miles (+6,728)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,561 miles
- Test number
- 412719168483
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Incorrectly seated bulb (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass89,833 miles (+6,326)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 89,833 miles
- Test number
- 673436250316
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,507 miles (+9,176)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 83,507 miles
- Test number
- 984573635453
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,331 miles (+5,991)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 74,331 miles
- Test number
- 707488219475
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,340 miles (+2,282)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 68,340 miles
- Test number
- 258369100514
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,058 miles (+6,965)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 66,058 miles
- Test number
- 873137307539
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,093 miles (+7,211)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 59,093 miles
- Test number
- 280063362224
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass51,882 miles (+6,252)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 51,882 miles
- Test number
- 671146460821
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass45,630 miles (+10,470)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 45,630 miles
- Test number
- 289172829921
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,160 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 35,160 miles
- Test number
- 406573032163
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some under body components
- AdvisoryWinter tyres fitted to all road wheels
Questions about L26 BLB
- Does L26 BLB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 BLB is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L26 BLB?
- The MOT on L26 BLB is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L26 BLB done?
- L26 BLB was recorded at 100,618 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 6,761 miles a year.
- Has L26 BLB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L26 BLB has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on L26 BLB 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 L26 BLB find?
- L26 BLB passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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