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Volvo V40

Red · Diesel · 2013 · 1,984 cc

V40 DGSMOT history

V40 DGS is a red diesel Volvo V40 first used on 2 Feb 2013. Its MOT expired on 1 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 112,435 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

V40 DGS red Volvo V40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Oct 2026
Mileage
112,435 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,791 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 DGS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
2 Feb 2013
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

V40 DGS was last recorded at 112,435 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 9,351 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,084 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
9,351 miles
Average per year
6,791 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,435 miles
  • 2025 – 103,084 miles
  • 2024 – 91,927 miles
  • 2023 – 87,109 miles
  • 2022 – 77,484 miles
  • 2021 – 68,174 miles
  • 2020 – 66,173 miles
  • 2019 – 61,327 miles
  • 2018 – 55,715 miles
  • 2017 – 46,826 miles
  • 2016 – 39,529 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail112,435 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorFront Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 6 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail112,435 miles (+9,351)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,435 miles
    Test number
    392554798303
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass103,084 miles (+11,157)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    103,084 miles
    Test number
    183325109705
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass91,927 miles (+4,818)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    91,927 miles
    Test number
    783547891257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass87,109 miles (+9,625)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    87,109 miles
    Test number
    718909713069
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ns and os rear seats
  5. Pass77,484 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    77,484 miles
    Test number
    917096177209
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  6. Fail77,483 miles (+9,309)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,483 miles
    Test number
    744306086721
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  7. Pass68,174 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    68,174 miles
    Test number
    865144905350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail68,172 miles (+498)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,172 miles
    Test number
    312314442806
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass67,674 miles (+1,501)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    67,674 miles
    Test number
    181264063414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass66,173 miles (+4,846)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    66,173 miles
    Test number
    760745611511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,327 miles (+5,612)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    61,327 miles
    Test number
    421868857517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,715 miles (+8,889)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    55,715 miles
    Test number
    632198653614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,826 miles (+7,297)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    46,826 miles
    Test number
    350567460527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    39,529 miles
    Test number
    661414093657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V40 DGS

Does V40 DGS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V40 DGS expired on 1 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V40 DGS?
The MOT on V40 DGS 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 V40 DGS done?
V40 DGS was recorded at 112,435 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 6,791 miles a year.
Has V40 DGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 DGS has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on V40 DGS 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 DGS find?
V40 DGS failed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 2 major defects and 1 advisory: offside rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; front brake performance unable to be tested; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 1 more.

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