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Volvo V40

Black · Petrol · 2016 · 1,969 cc

L40 APGMOT history

L40 APG is a black petrol Volvo V40 first used on 29 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 72,147 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

L40 APG black Volvo V40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
72,147 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,436 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 APG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,969 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
29 Apr 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 APG was last recorded at 72,147 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 6,310 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,837 miles · 15 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
6,310 miles
Average per year
5,436 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,147 miles
  • 2025 – 65,837 miles
  • 2024 – 61,582 miles
  • 2023 – 55,101 miles
  • 2022 – 48,208 miles
  • 2021 – 43,735 miles
  • 2020 – 39,646 miles
  • 2019 – 32,290 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,147 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

9 tests since 15 Apr 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,147 miles (+6,310)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    72,147 miles
    Test number
    294260139475
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass65,837 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    65,837 miles
    Test number
    586934415878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail65,813 miles (+4,231)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,813 miles
    Test number
    951637234228
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass61,582 miles (+6,481)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    61,582 miles
    Test number
    458800349168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass55,101 miles (+6,893)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    55,101 miles
    Test number
    545320246047
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass48,208 miles (+4,473)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    48,208 miles
    Test number
    616369841497
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass43,735 miles (+4,089)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    43,735 miles
    Test number
    690739965938
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass39,646 miles (+7,356)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    39,646 miles
    Test number
    940119662107
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge
  9. Pass32,290 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    32,290 miles
    Test number
    278915524948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 APG

Does L40 APG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 APG is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 APG?
The MOT on L40 APG is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 APG done?
L40 APG was recorded at 72,147 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 5,436 miles a year.
Has L40 APG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 APG has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L40 APG 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 L40 APG find?
L40 APG passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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