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Volvo V40

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,969 cc

L40 URAMOT history

L40 URA is a black diesel Volvo V40 first used on 31 Jan 2016. Its MOT is valid until 22 Feb 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 43,379 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

L40 URA black Volvo V40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Feb 2027
Mileage
43,379 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,678 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 URA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,969 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
31 Jan 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 URA was last recorded at 43,379 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 989 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
42,390 miles · 20 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
989 miles
Average per year
3,678 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,379 miles
  • 2025 – 42,390 miles
  • 2024 – 41,573 miles
  • 2023 – 39,899 miles
  • 2022 – 32,934 miles
  • 2021 – 27,902 miles
  • 2020 – 24,111 miles
  • 2019 – 17,256 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,379 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 20% remaining

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

11 tests since 17 Jan 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,379 miles (+989)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    43,379 miles
    Test number
    801956646539
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. Pass42,390 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    42,390 miles
    Test number
    122441976987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail42,388 miles (+815)3 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,388 miles
    Test number
    958866981820
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure deep splits/cracks edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Nail in tyre inside inner edge of tread not repairable
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. Pass41,573 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    41,573 miles
    Test number
    175337290018
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 20% remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (225 50 17) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 15-20% remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail41,573 miles (+1,674)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,573 miles
    Test number
    443155415233
    • MajorNearside 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 20% remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (225 50 17) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 15-20% remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass39,899 miles (+6,965)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    39,899 miles
    Test number
    587642237349
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass32,934 miles (+5,032)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    32,934 miles
    Test number
    271962604708
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 20% remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 10% remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass27,902 miles (+3,791)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    27,902 miles
    Test number
    839388436745
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 30% remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 15% remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass24,111 miles (+6,855)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    24,111 miles
    Test number
    123601518216
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass17,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    17,256 miles
    Test number
    872231827051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail17,256 miles2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,256 miles
    Test number
    563635754486
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Questions about L40 URA

Does L40 URA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 URA is valid until 22 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 URA?
The MOT on L40 URA is valid until 22 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 URA done?
L40 URA was recorded at 43,379 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 3,678 miles a year.
Has L40 URA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 URA has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on L40 URA 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 URA find?
L40 URA passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, but not excessively; offside rear brake disc worn, but not excessively.

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