Volvo V40
Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,984 cc
L26 TCBMOT history
L26 TCB is a black diesel Volvo V40 first used on 25 Jul 2013. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 99,194 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 99,194 mi
- At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 11 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,151 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L26 TCB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- V40
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 25 Jul 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L26 TCB was last recorded at 99,194 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 3,736 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 95,458 miles · 22 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,736 miles
- Average per year
- 6,151 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 99,194 miles
- 2025 – 95,458 miles
- 2024 – 91,191 miles
- 2023 – 86,190 miles
- 2022 – 79,550 miles
- 2021 – 74,472 miles
- 2020 – 70,767 miles
- 2019 – 65,705 miles
- 2018 – 56,125 miles
- 2017 – 45,894 miles
- 2016 – 37,637 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass99,194 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear handbrake just met requirements
- AdvisoryFuel filler necks have a light misting
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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Inner Non obligatory mirror damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
16 tests since 13 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass99,194 miles (+3,736)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 99,194 miles
- Test number
- 432426199967
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear handbrake just met requirements
- AdvisoryFuel filler necks have a light misting
Pass95,458 miles (+4,267)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 95,458 miles
- Test number
- 680585004435
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,191 miles (+18)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 91,191 miles
- Test number
- 815725989949
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,173 miles (+4,983)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,173 miles
- Test number
- 156818445583
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
Pass86,190 miles (+12)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 86,190 miles
- Test number
- 821528197573
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail86,178 miles (+6,628)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,178 miles
- Test number
- 812252005849
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass79,550 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 79,550 miles
- Test number
- 483526043250
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryInner Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Fail79,548 miles (+5,076)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,548 miles
- Test number
- 179864495656
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryInner Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Pass74,472 miles (+3,705)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 74,472 miles
- Test number
- 894871148035
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass70,767 miles (+5,062)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 70,767 miles
- Test number
- 110112502702
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,705 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 65,705 miles
- Test number
- 860750883351
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail65,704 miles (+9,579)1 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,704 miles
- Test number
- 405308257895
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass56,125 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 56,125 miles
- Test number
- 684356126652
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail56,125 miles (+10,231)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,125 miles
- Test number
- 100941116469
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass45,894 miles (+8,257)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 45,894 miles
- Test number
- 844949208769
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,637 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 37,637 miles
- Test number
- 895690381405
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very minor pitting (3.5.1i)
Questions about L26 TCB
- Does L26 TCB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 TCB is valid until 24 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L26 TCB?
- The MOT on L26 TCB is valid until 24 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L26 TCB done?
- L26 TCB was recorded at 99,194 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 6,151 miles a year.
- Has L26 TCB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L26 TCB has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on L26 TCB 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 TCB find?
- L26 TCB passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear outer edges; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear inside edge, and 3 more.
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