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Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 1,969 cc

L8 LLWMOT history

L8 LLW is a grey diesel Volvo V40 first used on 23 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 5 Apr 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 124,023 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

L8 LLW grey Volvo V40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Apr 2027
Mileage
124,023 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
11,799 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 LLW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,969 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
23 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 LLW was last recorded at 124,023 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 8,164 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
115,859 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
8,164 miles
Average per year
11,799 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,023 miles
  • 2025 – 115,859 miles
  • 2024 – 106,505 miles
  • 2023 – 95,040 miles
  • 2022 – 86,155 miles
  • 2021 – 78,339 miles
  • 2020 – 63,272 miles
  • 2019 – 47,050 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,023 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has uneven tread wear on inner edge
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

9 tests since 2 Sept 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,023 miles (+8,164)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    124,023 miles
    Test number
    159565874596
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has uneven tread wear on inner edge
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play

  2. Pass115,859 miles (+9,354)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    115,859 miles
    Test number
    500878896304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass106,505 miles (+11,465)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    106,505 miles
    Test number
    195065970550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass95,040 miles (+8,885)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    95,040 miles
    Test number
    212082787892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass86,155 miles (+7,816)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    86,155 miles
    Test number
    227507161847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass78,339 miles (+15,067)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    78,339 miles
    Test number
    572908602706
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass63,272 miles (+16,222)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    63,272 miles
    Test number
    775936520781
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass47,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    47,050 miles
    Test number
    220871228482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail47,046 miles1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,046 miles
    Test number
    511883725682
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Questions about L8 LLW

Does L8 LLW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 LLW is valid until 5 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 LLW?
The MOT on L8 LLW is valid until 5 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 LLW done?
L8 LLW was recorded at 124,023 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 11,799 miles a year.
Has L8 LLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 LLW has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on L8 LLW 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 LLW find?
L8 LLW passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear wishbone bush; nearside rear tyre has uneven tread wear on inner edge; play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play.

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