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Volvo V40

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,560 cc

V40 PLBMOT history

V40 PLB is a blue diesel Volvo V40 first used on 10 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jun 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 103,300 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

V40 PLB blue Volvo V40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V40, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jun 2027
Mileage
103,300 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,124 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 PLB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
10 Jun 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V40 PLB was last recorded at 103,300 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 5,164 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,136 miles · 6 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
5,164 miles
Average per year
6,124 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,300 miles
  • 2025 – 98,136 miles
  • 2024 – 94,170 miles
  • 2023 – 90,074 miles
  • 2022 – 84,782 miles
  • 2021 – 78,869 miles
  • 2020 – 72,979 miles
  • 2019 – 67,375 miles
  • 2018 – 60,222 miles
  • 2017 – 51,664 miles
  • 2016 – 40,896 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,300 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

12 tests since 7 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,300 miles (+5,164)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    103,300 miles
    Test number
    493605402067
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  2. Pass98,136 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    98,136 miles
    Test number
    872886418532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail98,134 miles (+3,964)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,134 miles
    Test number
    132349236906
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass94,170 miles (+4,096)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    94,170 miles
    Test number
    959897937398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass90,074 miles (+5,292)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    90,074 miles
    Test number
    849359716787
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass84,782 miles (+5,913)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    84,782 miles
    Test number
    644426192697
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass78,869 miles (+5,890)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    78,869 miles
    Test number
    748810352385
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre is wearing close to the legal limit.

  8. Pass72,979 miles (+5,604)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    72,979 miles
    Test number
    945952933672
    • 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 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass67,375 miles (+7,153)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    67,375 miles
    Test number
    770084482598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass60,222 miles (+8,558)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    60,222 miles
    Test number
    101065942701
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn inner edge

  11. Pass51,664 miles (+10,768)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    51,664 miles
    Test number
    862320971426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass40,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    40,896 miles
    Test number
    444577486685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V40 PLB

Does V40 PLB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 PLB is valid until 18 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V40 PLB?
The MOT on V40 PLB is valid until 18 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V40 PLB done?
V40 PLB was recorded at 103,300 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 6,124 miles a year.
Has V40 PLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 PLB has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on V40 PLB 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 PLB find?
V40 PLB passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

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