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Red · Diesel · 2014 · 1,984 cc

V40 FTWMOT history

V40 FTW is a red diesel Volvo V40 first used on 28 Nov 2014. Its MOT is valid until 6 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 133,503 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

V40 FTW red Volvo V40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Sept 2027
Mileage
133,503 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,048 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 FTW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
28 Nov 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V40 FTW was last recorded at 133,503 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 10,756 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,747 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
10,756 miles
Average per year
11,048 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,503 miles
  • 2025 – 122,747 miles
  • 2024 – 111,196 miles
  • 2023 – 100,196 miles
  • 2022 – 86,772 miles
  • 2021 – 77,888 miles
  • 2020 – 70,764 miles
  • 2019 – 61,848 miles
  • 2018 – 47,041 miles
  • 2017 – 34,475 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,503 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes look to be slightly worn nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

13 tests since 7 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,503 miles (+10,756)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    133,503 miles
    Test number
    840620839224
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes look to be slightly worn nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass122,747 miles (+11,551)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    122,747 miles
    Test number
    905060279046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass111,196 miles (+11,000)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    111,196 miles
    Test number
    901127795083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass100,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    100,196 miles
    Test number
    791267424053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail100,196 miles (+13,424)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,196 miles
    Test number
    799789862298
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass86,772 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    86,772 miles
    Test number
    327511421374
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Fail86,766 miles (+8,878)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,766 miles
    Test number
    419443188035
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass77,888 miles (+7,124)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    77,888 miles
    Test number
    747405009758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass70,764 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    70,764 miles
    Test number
    516174634720
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some testable components
  10. Fail70,764 miles (+8,916)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,764 miles
    Test number
    344746012223
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some testable components
  11. Pass61,848 miles (+14,807)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    61,848 miles
    Test number
    103288619376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,041 miles (+12,566)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    47,041 miles
    Test number
    315366810337
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass34,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    34,475 miles
    Test number
    923931721089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V40 FTW

Does V40 FTW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 FTW is valid until 6 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V40 FTW?
The MOT on V40 FTW is valid until 6 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V40 FTW done?
V40 FTW was recorded at 133,503 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 11,048 miles a year.
Has V40 FTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 FTW has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on V40 FTW 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 FTW find?
V40 FTW passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: front coil spring corroded both; nearside rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes look to be slightly worn nearside and offside.

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