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Volvo V40

Blue · Diesel · 2016 · 1,969 cc

L5 HGSMOT history

L5 HGS is a blue diesel Volvo V40 first used on 2 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 57,099 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

L5 HGS blue Volvo V40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
57,099 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,882 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 HGS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,969 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
2 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 HGS was last recorded at 57,099 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 4,384 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,715 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,384 miles
Average per year
5,882 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 57,099 miles
  • 2024 – 52,715 miles
  • 2023 – 49,523 miles
  • 2022 – 43,925 miles
  • 2021 – 39,002 miles
  • 2020 – 30,123 miles
  • 2019 – 17,581 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,099 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 Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre sidewall has a deep cut, but not deep enough to reach ply or cords.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

8 tests since 4 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,099 miles (+4,384)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    57,099 miles
    Test number
    137037478343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass52,715 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    52,715 miles
    Test number
    509589660624
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre sidewall has a deep cut, but not deep enough to reach ply or cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  3. Fail52,715 miles (+3,192)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,715 miles
    Test number
    843502961680
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre sidewall has a deep cut, but not deep enough to reach ply or cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  4. Pass49,523 miles (+5,598)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    49,523 miles
    Test number
    992690662492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass43,925 miles (+4,923)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    43,925 miles
    Test number
    391594174331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass39,002 miles (+8,879)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    39,002 miles
    Test number
    446146351426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass30,123 miles (+12,542)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    30,123 miles
    Test number
    721569092072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass17,581 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    17,581 miles
    Test number
    695416505966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 HGS

Does L5 HGS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 HGS is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L5 HGS?
The MOT on L5 HGS is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 HGS done?
L5 HGS was recorded at 57,099 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 5,882 miles a year.
Has L5 HGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 HGS has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on L5 HGS 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 L5 HGS find?
L5 HGS passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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