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Volvo V40

Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 1,560 cc

L40 KBTMOT history

L40 KBT is a grey diesel Volvo V40 first used on 31 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 27 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 56,299 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

L40 KBT grey Volvo V40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Dec 2026
Mileage
56,299 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,187 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 KBT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
31 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 KBT was last recorded at 56,299 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 6,613 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
49,686 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,613 miles
Average per year
4,187 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 56,299 miles
  • 2024 – 49,686 miles
  • 2023 – 46,973 miles
  • 2022 – 44,110 miles
  • 2021 – 41,509 miles
  • 2020 – 39,035 miles
  • 2019 – 36,023 miles
  • 2018 – 32,502 miles
  • 2017 – 19,902 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,299 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

Full MOT history

11 tests since 8 Apr 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,299 miles (+6,613)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    56,299 miles
    Test number
    797034252975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass49,686 miles (+2,713)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    49,686 miles
    Test number
    109233101855
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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))

  3. Pass46,973 miles (+2,863)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    46,973 miles
    Test number
    548432758204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass44,110 miles (+2,601)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    44,110 miles
    Test number
    935284585722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass41,509 miles (+2,474)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    41,509 miles
    Test number
    816961910421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass39,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    39,035 miles
    Test number
    519737333452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail39,035 miles (+3,012)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,035 miles
    Test number
    691513582307
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass36,023 miles (+3,521)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    36,023 miles
    Test number
    354386813829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass32,502 miles (+5,763)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    32,502 miles
    Test number
    728956074608
    • 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))

  10. Pass26,739 miles (+6,837)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    26,739 miles
    Test number
    494005766836
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  11. Pass19,902 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    19,902 miles
    Test number
    481010892898
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener.

Questions about L40 KBT

Does L40 KBT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 KBT is valid until 27 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L40 KBT?
The MOT on L40 KBT is valid until 27 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 KBT done?
L40 KBT was recorded at 56,299 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 4,187 miles a year.
Has L40 KBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 KBT has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on L40 KBT 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 KBT find?
L40 KBT passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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