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Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,198 cc

L40 NWVMOT history

L40 NWV is a black diesel Ford Transit first used on 29 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 151,465 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

L40 NWV black Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
151,465 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,915 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 NWV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
29 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 NWV was last recorded at 151,465 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 5,096 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,369 miles · 30 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
5,096 miles
Average per year
6,915 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 151,465 miles
  • 2024 – 146,369 miles
  • 2023 – 139,481 miles
  • 2022 – 136,677 miles
  • 2021 – 136,282 miles
  • 2020 – 121,385 miles
  • 2017 – 115,829 miles
  • 2015 – 112,130 miles
  • 2014 – 97,276 miles
  • 2013 – 80,977 miles
  • 2012 – 60,113 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,465 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 3 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,465 miles (+5,096)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    151,465 miles
    Test number
    387408177340
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass146,369 miles (+6,888)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    146,369 miles
    Test number
    870231024979
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass139,481 miles (+2,804)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    139,481 miles
    Test number
    227388576035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass136,677 miles (+395)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    136,677 miles
    Test number
    546121264324
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass136,282 miles (+29)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    136,282 miles
    Test number
    778020339489
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail136,253 miles (+598)7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,253 miles
    Test number
    743520102338
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Central sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Central sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  7. Fail135,655 miles (+14,270)3 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,655 miles
    Test number
    309436662274
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass121,385 miles (+5,556)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    121,385 miles
    Test number
    825218683869
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass115,829 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    115,829 miles
    Test number
    281707299931
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail115,829 miles (+3,699)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,829 miles
    Test number
    299758049049
    • Repaired at testCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass112,130 miles (+14,854)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    112,130 miles
    Test number
    936292354885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass97,276 miles (+16,299)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    97,276 miles
    Test number
    727952254296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass80,977 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    80,977 miles
    Test number
    898796663242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail80,976 miles (+20,863)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,976 miles
    Test number
    727633763284
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass60,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    60,113 miles
    Test number
    978197542277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 NWV

Does L40 NWV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 NWV is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L40 NWV?
The MOT on L40 NWV is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 NWV done?
L40 NWV was recorded at 151,465 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 6,915 miles a year.
Has L40 NWV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 NWV has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on L40 NWV 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 NWV find?
L40 NWV passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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