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Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,984 cc

V40 LJKMOT history

V40 LJK is a silver diesel Volvo V40 first used on 22 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 151,565 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

V40 LJK silver Volvo V40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
151,565 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,274 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 LJK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
22 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V40 LJK was last recorded at 151,565 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 9,188 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,377 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
9,188 miles
Average per year
12,274 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,565 miles
  • 2025 – 142,377 miles
  • 2023 – 131,001 miles
  • 2022 – 117,428 miles
  • 2021 – 104,432 miles
  • 2020 – 91,309 miles
  • 2019 – 81,982 miles
  • 2018 – 67,228 miles
  • 2017 – 56,288 miles
  • 2016 – 41,502 miles
  • 2015 – 25,006 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,565 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 5 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,565 miles (+9,188)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    151,565 miles
    Test number
    370372063784
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass142,377 miles (+11,376)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    142,377 miles
    Test number
    218779486048
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/age cracking.year of manufacture 2021 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass131,001 miles (+131)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    131,001 miles
    Test number
    491065878752
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail130,870 miles (+13,442)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,870 miles
    Test number
    704742671059
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass117,428 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    117,428 miles
    Test number
    979725898642
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail117,428 miles (+12,996)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,428 miles
    Test number
    925316130224
    • Repaired at testRear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass104,432 miles (+13,123)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    104,432 miles
    Test number
    659494485912
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass91,309 miles (+9,327)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    91,309 miles
    Test number
    743253644655
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Pass81,982 miles (+14,754)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    81,982 miles
    Test number
    589394480679
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass67,228 miles (+10,940)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    67,228 miles
    Test number
    236411292192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,288 miles (+14,786)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    56,288 miles
    Test number
    677621123562
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  12. Pass41,502 miles (+16,496)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    41,502 miles
    Test number
    194612181111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass25,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    25,006 miles
    Test number
    280320849857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail25,006 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,006 miles
    Test number
    671877121983
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about V40 LJK

Does V40 LJK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 LJK is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V40 LJK?
The MOT on V40 LJK is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V40 LJK done?
V40 LJK was recorded at 151,565 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 12,274 miles a year.
Has V40 LJK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 LJK has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on V40 LJK 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 LJK find?
V40 LJK passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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