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Volvo V40

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,984 cc

L40 YWDMOT history

L40 YWD is a blue diesel Volvo V40 first used on 17 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 202,345 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

L40 YWD blue Volvo V40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jul 2027
Mileage
202,345 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
13,143 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 YWD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
17 Jun 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 YWD was last recorded at 202,345 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 4,828 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
197,517 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,828 miles
Average per year
13,143 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 202,345 miles
  • 2025 – 197,517 miles
  • 2024 – 194,180 miles
  • 2023 – 186,527 miles
  • 2022 – 176,649 miles
  • 2021 – 162,813 miles
  • 2020 – 144,634 miles
  • 2019 – 118,845 miles
  • 2018 – 101,802 miles
  • 2017 – 86,999 miles
  • 2016 – 69,708 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass202,345 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8m 225.45.17.y

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 9 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass202,345 miles (+4,828)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    202,345 miles
    Test number
    245864469891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass197,517 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    197,517 miles
    Test number
    114196665391
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail197,517 miles (+3,337)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,517 miles
    Test number
    531895304662
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass194,180 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    194,180 miles
    Test number
    861322096726
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8m 225.45.17.y (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail194,180 miles (+7,653)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,180 miles
    Test number
    710312542962
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8m 225.45.17.y (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass186,527 miles (+9,878)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    186,527 miles
    Test number
    827216030157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass176,649 miles (+13,836)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    176,649 miles
    Test number
    434552575309
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass162,813 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    162,813 miles
    Test number
    211252266467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail162,813 miles (+18,179)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,813 miles
    Test number
    373944125653
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass144,634 miles (+25,789)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    144,634 miles
    Test number
    455661318128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass118,845 miles (+17,043)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    118,845 miles
    Test number
    756996782283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass101,802 miles (+14,803)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    101,802 miles
    Test number
    786086354016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass86,999 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    86,999 miles
    Test number
    576726223518
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE ALSO STEPPED
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE ALSO STEPPED

  14. Fail86,999 miles (+17,291)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,999 miles
    Test number
    558177851559
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE ALSO STEPPED
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE ALSO STEPPED

  15. Pass69,708 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    69,708 miles
    Test number
    298907040791
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L40 YWD

Does L40 YWD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 YWD is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 YWD?
The MOT on L40 YWD is valid until 12 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 YWD done?
L40 YWD was recorded at 202,345 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 13,143 miles a year.
Has L40 YWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 YWD has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L40 YWD 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 YWD find?
L40 YWD passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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