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Volvo V40

Blue · Diesel · 2014 · 1,969 cc

L8 HGDMOT history

L8 HGD is a blue diesel Volvo V40 first used on 15 Sept 2014. Its MOT expired on 1 Oct 2026 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 121,508 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2025.

L8 HGD blue Volvo V40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V40, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Oct 2026
Mileage
121,508 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2025
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,834 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 HGD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,969 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
15 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 HGD was last recorded at 121,508 miles on 2 Oct 2025, 6,262 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,246 miles · 25 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
6,262 miles
Average per year
9,834 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,508 miles
  • 2024 – 115,246 miles
  • 2023 – 105,861 miles
  • 2022 – 95,364 miles
  • 2021 – 83,523 miles
  • 2020 – 74,621 miles
  • 2019 – 67,351 miles
  • 2018 – 52,978 miles
  • 2017 – 41,999 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,508 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.

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

12 tests since 1 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,508 miles (+6,262)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    121,508 miles
    Test number
    242342105119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass115,246 miles (+9,385)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    115,246 miles
    Test number
    181758949442
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass105,861 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    105,861 miles
    Test number
    859592956714
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail105,856 miles (+10,492)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,856 miles
    Test number
    651312334578
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass95,364 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    95,364 miles
    Test number
    936238081532
    • 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))

  6. Fail95,362 miles (+11,839)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,362 miles
    Test number
    678237129492
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass83,523 miles (+8,902)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    83,523 miles
    Test number
    511907523874
    • AdvisoryRear Both rear tyres stepped
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass74,621 miles (+7,270)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    74,621 miles
    Test number
    229675294420
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass67,351 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    67,351 miles
    Test number
    484943955548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail67,348 miles (+14,370)1 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,348 miles
    Test number
    230189647202
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass52,978 miles (+10,979)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    52,978 miles
    Test number
    228009128662
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass41,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    41,999 miles
    Test number
    219296775523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 HGD

Does L8 HGD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L8 HGD expired on 1 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L8 HGD?
The MOT on L8 HGD expired on 1 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L8 HGD done?
L8 HGD was recorded at 121,508 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2025, an average of 9,834 miles a year.
Has L8 HGD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 HGD has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on L8 HGD 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 HGD find?
L8 HGD passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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