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Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,984 cc

V40 LHRMOT history

V40 LHR is a black diesel Volvo V40 first used on 28 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 165,809 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

V40 LHR black Volvo V40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jul 2027
Mileage
165,809 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,964 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 LHR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
28 Jun 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V40 LHR was last recorded at 165,809 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 17,462 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,347 miles · 11 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
17,462 miles
Average per year
12,964 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,809 miles
  • 2025 – 148,347 miles
  • 2024 – 134,512 miles
  • 2023 – 120,327 miles
  • 2022 – 109,882 miles
  • 2021 – 92,105 miles
  • 2020 – 84,810 miles
  • 2019 – 76,675 miles
  • 2018 – 65,372 miles
  • 2017 – 51,778 miles
  • 2016 – 36,794 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,809 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM (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 Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 5 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,809 miles (+17,462)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    165,809 miles
    Test number
    910771681859
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass148,347 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    148,347 miles
    Test number
    104060694200
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  3. Fail148,347 miles (+13,835)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,347 miles
    Test number
    982451610442
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  4. Pass134,512 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    134,512 miles
    Test number
    668070454262
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also underinflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  5. Fail134,512 miles (+14,185)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,512 miles
    Test number
    336284428826
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also underinflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass120,327 miles (+10,445)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    120,327 miles
    Test number
    749292455869
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass109,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    109,882 miles
    Test number
    668202182360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail109,882 miles (+17,777)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,882 miles
    Test number
    541946354281
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass92,105 miles (+7,295)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    92,105 miles
    Test number
    257708892769
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also getting low in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  10. Pass84,810 miles (+8,135)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    84,810 miles
    Test number
    865245794172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,675 miles (+11,303)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    76,675 miles
    Test number
    683211224076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,372 miles (+13,594)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    65,372 miles
    Test number
    176674451928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,778 miles (+14,984)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    51,778 miles
    Test number
    804250444667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    36,794 miles
    Test number
    763372290737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V40 LHR

Does V40 LHR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 LHR is valid until 4 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V40 LHR?
The MOT on V40 LHR is valid until 4 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V40 LHR done?
V40 LHR was recorded at 165,809 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 12,964 miles a year.
Has V40 LHR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 LHR has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on V40 LHR 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 LHR find?
V40 LHR passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; nearside rear sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm; offside rear sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm.

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