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Volvo V40

Blue · Petrol · 2018 · 1,969 cc

L4 ECSMOT history

L4 ECS is a blue petrol Volvo V40 first used on 6 Sept 2018. Its MOT is valid until 2 Apr 2027 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 32,616 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

L4 ECS blue Volvo V40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Apr 2027
Mileage
32,616 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,860 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 ECS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,969 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
6 Sept 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 ECS was last recorded at 32,616 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 4,312 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
28,304 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,312 miles
Average per year
5,860 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 32,616 miles
  • 2025 – 28,304 miles
  • 2024 – 20,938 miles
  • 2023 – 9,646 miles
  • 2022 – 8,147 miles
  • 2021 – 6,176 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass32,616 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

8 tests since 3 Sept 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass32,616 miles (+4,312)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    32,616 miles
    Test number
    249086359664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass28,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    28,304 miles
    Test number
    746534122334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail28,304 miles (+7,366)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,304 miles
    Test number
    758697350503
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres distorted
    • AdvisoryTyre size 225/40x18
  4. Pass20,938 miles (+48)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    20,938 miles
    Test number
    892540985574
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Fail20,890 miles (+11,244)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,890 miles
    Test number
    582225586759
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass9,646 miles (+1,499)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    9,646 miles
    Test number
    182805016861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass8,147 miles (+1,971)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    8,147 miles
    Test number
    535523088889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass6,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    6,176 miles
    Test number
    404935222063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 ECS

Does L4 ECS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 ECS is valid until 2 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 ECS?
The MOT on L4 ECS is valid until 2 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 ECS done?
L4 ECS was recorded at 32,616 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 5,860 miles a year.
Has L4 ECS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 ECS has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on L4 ECS 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 L4 ECS find?
L4 ECS passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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