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Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,984 cc

L55 HTYMOT history

L55 HTY is a grey diesel Volvo V40 first used on 22 Dec 2013. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 134,283 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

L55 HTY grey Volvo V40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2027
Mileage
134,283 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,321 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 HTY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
22 Dec 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 HTY was last recorded at 134,283 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,279 miles · 14 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
8,321 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,283 miles
  • 2025 – 128,088 miles
  • 2024 – 117,321 miles
  • 2023 – 109,180 miles
  • 2022 – 105,527 miles
  • 2021 – 101,655 miles
  • 2020 – 98,190 miles
  • 2019 – 80,187 miles
  • 2018 – 67,473 miles
  • 2016 – 51,998 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,283 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear road wheel has been repairedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 24 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,283 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    134,283 miles
    Test number
    657052705753
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear road wheel has been repaired
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail134,279 miles (+6,191)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,279 miles
    Test number
    222500470657
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear road wheel has been repaired
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass128,088 miles (+10,767)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    128,088 miles
    Test number
    547005432044
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake is getting close to the end of its reserve travel
  4. Pass117,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    117,321 miles
    Test number
    940760916215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail117,321 miles (+8,141)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,321 miles
    Test number
    546136395303
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached lower ball joint pinch bolt insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
  6. Pass109,180 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    109,180 miles
    Test number
    908214273648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail109,176 miles (+3,649)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,176 miles
    Test number
    885630089537
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass105,527 miles (+3,872)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    105,527 miles
    Test number
    616330967647
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass101,655 miles (+3,465)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    101,655 miles
    Test number
    879574666899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass98,190 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    98,190 miles
    Test number
    282457391553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail98,186 miles (+4,362)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,186 miles
    Test number
    761350114303
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
  12. Pass93,824 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    93,824 miles
    Test number
    145549552213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slight buckle inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slight buckle inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Fail93,824 miles (+13,637)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,824 miles
    Test number
    515557145121
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slight buckle inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slight buckle inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass80,187 miles (+12,714)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    80,187 miles
    Test number
    861625924186
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside trailing arm front bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  15. Pass67,473 miles (+15,475)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    67,473 miles
    Test number
    455490663301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,998 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    51,998 miles
    Test number
    423047222730
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres becoming devoid of tread on inner edges

Questions about L55 HTY

Does L55 HTY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 HTY is valid until 29 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 HTY?
The MOT on L55 HTY is valid until 29 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 HTY done?
L55 HTY was recorded at 134,283 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 8,321 miles a year.
Has L55 HTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 HTY has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L55 HTY 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 L55 HTY find?
L55 HTY passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear road wheel has been repaired; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge.

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