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Volvo V40

White · Diesel · 2018 · 1,969 cc

L5 HVSMOT history

L5 HVS is a white diesel Volvo V40 first used on 29 Sept 2018. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 89,868 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2026.

L5 HVS white Volvo V40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Oct 2026
Mileage
89,868 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2026
MOT tests
9
6 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,763 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 HVS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,969 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
29 Sept 2018
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

L5 HVS was last recorded at 89,868 miles on 26 Oct 2026, 6,121 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,747 miles · 24 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,121 miles
Average per year
9,763 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,868 miles
  • 2025 – 83,747 miles
  • 2024 – 74,811 miles
  • 2023 – 68,661 miles
  • 2022 – 53,560 miles
  • 2021 – 40,016 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail89,868 miles
  • 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 17 Sept 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail89,868 miles (+6,121)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,868 miles
    Test number
    645090754765
    • 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass83,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    83,747 miles
    Test number
    165811391414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail83,747 miles (+2,438)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,747 miles
    Test number
    451974996918
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass81,309 miles (+6,498)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2026
    Odometer
    81,309 miles
    Test number
    568568336811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass74,811 miles (+6,150)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2025
    Odometer
    74,811 miles
    Test number
    333802027286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass68,661 miles (+15,101)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    68,661 miles
    Test number
    623252232292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass53,560 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    53,560 miles
    Test number
    582350315767
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail53,560 miles (+13,544)1 dangerous1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,560 miles
    Test number
    505760445226
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront 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))

  9. Pass40,016 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    40,016 miles
    Test number
    364424561038
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Questions about L5 HVS

Does L5 HVS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L5 HVS expired on 23 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L5 HVS?
The MOT on L5 HVS expired on 23 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L5 HVS done?
L5 HVS was recorded at 89,868 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2026, an average of 9,763 miles a year.
Has L5 HVS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 HVS has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L5 HVS 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 HVS find?
L5 HVS failed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2026 with 2 dangerous defects and 1 advisory: nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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