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Red · Diesel · 2015 · 1,560 cc

V40 TAUMOT history

V40 TAU is a red diesel Volvo V40 first used on 25 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 9 of 9 MOT tests, with 59,536 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

V40 TAU red Volvo V40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Feb 2027
Mileage
59,536 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
9
9 passed · 0 failed
Per year
4,362 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 TAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
25 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V40 TAU was last recorded at 59,536 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 5,389 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
54,147 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,389 miles
Average per year
4,362 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,536 miles
  • 2025 – 54,147 miles
  • 2024 – 50,970 miles
  • 2023 – 44,589 miles
  • 2022 – 40,202 miles
  • 2021 – 36,562 miles
  • 2020 – 33,484 miles
  • 2019 – 31,252 miles
  • 2018 – 25,002 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,536 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • 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))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 21 Mar 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,536 miles (+5,389)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    59,536 miles
    Test number
    617327530431
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))

  2. Pass54,147 miles (+3,177)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    54,147 miles
    Test number
    762765150405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass50,970 miles (+6,381)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    50,970 miles
    Test number
    279721778497
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass44,589 miles (+4,387)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    44,589 miles
    Test number
    887099747856
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass40,202 miles (+3,640)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    40,202 miles
    Test number
    328635331970
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass36,562 miles (+3,078)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    36,562 miles
    Test number
    364712728813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass33,484 miles (+2,232)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    33,484 miles
    Test number
    225773822860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass31,252 miles (+6,250)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    31,252 miles
    Test number
    188593235844
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cords almost showing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear deep age cracks on tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cords almost showing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear deep age cracks on tread
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass25,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    25,002 miles
    Test number
    533329191112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V40 TAU

Does V40 TAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 TAU is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V40 TAU?
The MOT on V40 TAU is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V40 TAU done?
V40 TAU was recorded at 59,536 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 4,362 miles a year.
Has V40 TAU ever failed its MOT?
No. V40 TAU has passed all 9 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on V40 TAU 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 TAU find?
V40 TAU passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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