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Volvo V40

Blue · Diesel · 2014 · 1,560 cc

V40 MLKMOT history

V40 MLK is a blue diesel Volvo V40 first used on 4 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 80,522 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

V40 MLK blue Volvo V40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
80,522 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,593 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 MLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
4 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V40 MLK was last recorded at 80,522 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 1,652 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,870 miles · 21 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,652 miles
Average per year
5,593 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,522 miles
  • 2025 – 78,870 miles
  • 2024 – 77,479 miles
  • 2023 – 70,457 miles
  • 2022 – 62,851 miles
  • 2021 – 55,233 miles
  • 2020 – 47,053 miles
  • 2019 – 39,968 miles
  • 2018 – 31,655 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,522 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 26 Jan 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,522 miles (+1,652)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    80,522 miles
    Test number
    548031281435
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass78,870 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    78,870 miles
    Test number
    824346644609
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail78,870 miles (+1,391)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,870 miles
    Test number
    180105867930
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass77,479 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    77,479 miles
    Test number
    544107430886
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail77,479 miles (+7,022)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,479 miles
    Test number
    476462837850
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass70,457 miles (+7,606)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    70,457 miles
    Test number
    400848339984
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  7. Pass62,851 miles (+7,618)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    62,851 miles
    Test number
    405392701926
    • 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))

  8. Pass55,233 miles (+3,463)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    55,233 miles
    Test number
    676920182733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass51,770 miles (+4,717)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    51,770 miles
    Test number
    157939902148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass47,053 miles (+59)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    47,053 miles
    Test number
    483180280749
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail46,994 miles (+7,026)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,994 miles
    Test number
    752723767196
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre sealant expired

  12. Pass39,968 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    39,968 miles
    Test number
    971202751592
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail39,968 miles (+8,313)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,968 miles
    Test number
    960523205147
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass31,655 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    31,655 miles
    Test number
    946754818055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V40 MLK

Does V40 MLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 MLK is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V40 MLK?
The MOT on V40 MLK is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V40 MLK done?
V40 MLK was recorded at 80,522 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 5,593 miles a year.
Has V40 MLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 MLK has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on V40 MLK 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 MLK find?
V40 MLK passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.

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