Volvo V40
White · Diesel · 2014 · 1,560 cc
V40 BWCMOT history
V40 BWC is a white diesel Volvo V40 first used on 18 Dec 2014. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 8 of 14 MOT tests, with 87,959 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 87,959 mi
- At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 8 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 8,288 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V40 BWC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- V40
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,560 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 18 Dec 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V40 BWC was last recorded at 87,959 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 10,693 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 77,266 miles · 12 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 10,693 miles
- Average per year
- 8,288 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 87,959 miles
- 2025 – 77,266 miles
- 2024 – 72,129 miles
- 2023 – 72,051 miles
- 2022 – 64,182 miles
- 2020 – 35,587 miles
- 2019 – 25,943 miles
- 2017 – 20,388 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass87,959 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit
Major4 MOTs, 2023–2026
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush slightly worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush slightly worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
14 tests since 5 Dec 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass87,959 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 87,959 miles
- Test number
- 559451803297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,958 miles (+10,692)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,958 miles
- Test number
- 142038739944
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Pass77,266 miles (+30)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 77,266 miles
- Test number
- 670474035062
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail77,236 miles (+5,107)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,236 miles
- Test number
- 842728439016
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass72,129 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 72,129 miles
- Test number
- 346633697825
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail72,129 miles (+78)3 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,129 miles
- Test number
- 216926055387
- Repaired at testFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail72,051 miles (+159)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,051 miles
- Test number
- 802373231357
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail71,892 miles (+7,710)1 dangerous3 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,892 miles
- Test number
- 676304440040
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm in places - 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions on the wrong rotation - 235/45R17 (5.2.3 (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs look worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge - cracking on shoulders - 3mm in places - 235/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge - 2mm in places - 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on shoulders - 235/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass64,182 miles (+28,595)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 64,182 miles
- Test number
- 810075598708
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass35,587 miles (+52)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 35,587 miles
- Test number
- 634289009319
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail35,535 miles (+9,592)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,535 miles
- Test number
- 752717552221
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass25,943 miles (+25)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 25,943 miles
- Test number
- 248158585361
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,918 miles (+5,530)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 25,918 miles
- Test number
- 283955113823
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,388 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 20,388 miles
- Test number
- 372265251775
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Questions about V40 BWC
- Does V40 BWC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 BWC is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V40 BWC?
- The MOT on V40 BWC is valid until 11 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V40 BWC done?
- V40 BWC was recorded at 87,959 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 8,288 miles a year.
- Has V40 BWC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V40 BWC has failed 6 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on V40 BWC 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 BWC find?
- V40 BWC passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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