Volvo V40
Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,969 cc
L8 BLGMOT history
L8 BLG is a black diesel Volvo V40 first used on 24 Jun 2016. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 98,703 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 98,703 mi
- At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 8 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 9,778 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 BLG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- V40
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,969 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 24 Jun 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 BLG was last recorded at 98,703 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 7,971 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 90,732 miles · 21 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,971 miles
- Average per year
- 9,778 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 98,703 miles
- 2025 – 90,732 miles
- 2024 – 82,501 miles
- 2023 – 72,920 miles
- 2022 – 60,316 miles
- 2021 – 47,578 miles
- 2020 – 37,360 miles
- 2019 – 29,675 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Vehicle under covers fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
12 tests since 24 Jun 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass98,703 miles (+7,971)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 98,703 miles
- Test number
- 251415732000
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass90,732 miles (+8,231)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 90,732 miles
- Test number
- 980590534373
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,501 miles (+28)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 82,501 miles
- Test number
- 560846744501
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail82,473 miles (+9,553)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,473 miles
- Test number
- 161037538749
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Pass72,920 miles (+12,604)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 72,920 miles
- Test number
- 198818369438
- AdvisoryN/s/r tyre out of shape on inner edge
Pass60,316 miles (+12,738)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 60,316 miles
- Test number
- 416725163630
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,578 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 47,578 miles
- Test number
- 807421766186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,578 miles (+10,218)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,578 miles
- Test number
- 520613077959
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass37,360 miles (+779)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 37,360 miles
- Test number
- 811180321663
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail36,581 miles (+6,906)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,581 miles
- Test number
- 455717733594
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryO/s/r tyre out of shape on inner edge
Pass29,675 miles (+11)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 29,675 miles
- Test number
- 978344506295
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryVehicle under covers fitted
Fail29,664 miles2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,664 miles
- Test number
- 637020520546
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryVehicle under covers fitted
Questions about L8 BLG
- Does L8 BLG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 BLG is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L8 BLG?
- The MOT on L8 BLG is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L8 BLG done?
- L8 BLG was recorded at 98,703 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 9,778 miles a year.
- Has L8 BLG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 BLG has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on L8 BLG 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 L8 BLG find?
- L8 BLG passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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