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Volvo V40

Blue · Diesel · 2014 · 1,984 cc

V40 BLUMOT history

V40 BLU is a blue diesel Volvo V40 first used on 12 Dec 2014. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 114,801 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

V40 BLU blue Volvo V40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jun 2027
Mileage
114,801 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,574 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 BLU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
12 Dec 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V40 BLU was last recorded at 114,801 miles on 15 May 2026, 9,373 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,428 miles · 8 May 2025
Between the last two tests
9,373 miles
Average per year
9,574 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,801 miles
  • 2025 – 105,428 miles
  • 2024 – 96,632 miles
  • 2023 – 88,323 miles
  • 2022 – 80,017 miles
  • 2021 – 72,041 miles
  • 2020 – 66,265 miles
  • 2019 – 53,975 miles
  • 2017 – 33,725 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,801 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

12 tests since 25 Nov 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,801 miles (+9,373)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    114,801 miles
    Test number
    706975913845
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass105,428 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    105,428 miles
    Test number
    557133558192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail105,427 miles (+8,795)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,427 miles
    Test number
    589085111662
    • MajorFuel system component leaking rear fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass96,632 miles (+8,309)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    96,632 miles
    Test number
    127511809639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass88,323 miles (+8,306)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    88,323 miles
    Test number
    511098993975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass80,017 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    80,017 miles
    Test number
    333915783554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail79,981 miles (+7,940)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,981 miles
    Test number
    891453657273
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass72,041 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2022
    Odometer
    72,041 miles
    Test number
    857897676797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail72,041 miles (+5,776)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,041 miles
    Test number
    852051913471
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass66,265 miles (+12,290)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    66,265 miles
    Test number
    668344799949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,975 miles (+20,250)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    53,975 miles
    Test number
    806345291653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,725 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    33,725 miles
    Test number
    676276671341
    • AdvisoryFront wipers starting to smear
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

Questions about V40 BLU

Does V40 BLU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 BLU is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V40 BLU?
The MOT on V40 BLU is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V40 BLU done?
V40 BLU was recorded at 114,801 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 9,574 miles a year.
Has V40 BLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 BLU has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2025.
Has the mileage on V40 BLU 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 V40 BLU find?
V40 BLU passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside.

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