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Volvo V40

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

L6 CMKMOT history

L6 CMK is a black diesel Volvo V40 first used on 19 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 172,691 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

L6 CMK black Volvo V40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
172,691 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,876 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 CMK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
19 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 CMK was last recorded at 172,691 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 5,648 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,043 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,648 miles
Average per year
10,876 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,691 miles
  • 2025 – 167,043 miles
  • 2024 – 161,222 miles
  • 2023 – 141,104 miles
  • 2022 – 120,584 miles
  • 2021 – 103,898 miles
  • 2020 – 94,449 miles
  • 2019 – 91,512 miles
  • 2018 – 83,471 miles
  • 2017 – 75,628 miles
  • 2016 – 66,735 miles
  • 2015 – 57,482 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,691 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 28 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,691 miles (+5,648)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    172,691 miles
    Test number
    495616287958
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass167,043 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    167,043 miles
    Test number
    890349203174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  3. Fail167,043 miles (+5,821)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,043 miles
    Test number
    447967414392
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  4. Pass161,222 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    161,222 miles
    Test number
    512916133704
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySill covers and under bellys fitted
  5. Fail161,222 miles (+20,118)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,222 miles
    Test number
    232003563930
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached droplink broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySill covers and under bellys fitted
  6. Pass141,104 miles (+20,520)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    141,104 miles
    Test number
    448481153589
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm, heavily worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
  7. Pass120,584 miles (+16,686)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    120,584 miles
    Test number
    356762930308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder bellys fitted
  8. Pass103,898 miles (+9,449)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    103,898 miles
    Test number
    608138910253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass94,449 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    94,449 miles
    Test number
    375289971430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail94,447 miles (+2,935)2 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,447 miles
    Test number
    859872350847
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  11. Pass91,512 miles (+8,041)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    91,512 miles
    Test number
    655907286262
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch damaged
  12. Pass83,471 miles (+7,843)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    83,471 miles
    Test number
    640976530989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass75,628 miles (+8,893)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    75,628 miles
    Test number
    392603744648
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components
  14. Pass66,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    66,735 miles
    Test number
    555683171887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail66,734 miles (+9,252)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,734 miles
    Test number
    240381336280
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  16. Pass57,482 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    57,482 miles
    Test number
    614761886366
    • AdvisoryOsf nsf nsr tyres close to limit

Questions about L6 CMK

Does L6 CMK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 CMK is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L6 CMK?
The MOT on L6 CMK is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 CMK done?
L6 CMK was recorded at 172,691 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 10,876 miles a year.
Has L6 CMK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 CMK has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on L6 CMK 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 L6 CMK find?
L6 CMK passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear coil spring corroded both rears.

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