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Volvo V40

Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 1,969 cc

V40 WHOMOT history

V40 WHO is a grey diesel Volvo V40 first used on 21 Sept 2016. Its MOT expired on 26 Sept 2026 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 49,877 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2026.

V40 WHO grey Volvo V40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Sept 2026
Mileage
49,877 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2026
MOT tests
11
7 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,276 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 WHO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,969 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
21 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

V40 WHO was last recorded at 49,877 miles on 27 Oct 2026, 8,306 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,571 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
8,306 miles
Average per year
4,276 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,877 miles
  • 2025 – 41,571 miles
  • 2024 – 39,218 miles
  • 2023 – 36,151 miles
  • 2022 – 33,295 miles
  • 2021 – 29,532 miles
  • 2020 – 25,457 miles
  • 2019 – 19,385 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail49,877 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn fixing bolt broken off from hub knuckle assembly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

11 tests since 9 Sept 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail49,877 miles (+8,306)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,877 miles
    Test number
    110191127656
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn fixing bolt broken off from hub knuckle assembly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass41,571 miles (+2,353)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    41,571 miles
    Test number
    514301946407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass39,218 miles (+52)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    39,218 miles
    Test number
    934316910352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  4. Fail39,166 miles (+3,015)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,166 miles
    Test number
    711903207509
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  5. Pass36,151 miles (+2,856)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    36,151 miles
    Test number
    337304581776
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both centre brake pipes at rear end - corroded under outer coatings (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass33,295 miles (+3,763)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    33,295 miles
    Test number
    702989464386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass29,532 miles (+4,075)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    29,532 miles
    Test number
    928433559819
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  8. Pass25,457 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    25,457 miles
    Test number
    401098363013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail25,455 miles (+6,070)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,455 miles
    Test number
    233037229348
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass19,385 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    19,385 miles
    Test number
    557341464995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail19,383 miles1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,383 miles
    Test number
    451933848960
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Questions about V40 WHO

Does V40 WHO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V40 WHO expired on 26 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V40 WHO?
The MOT on V40 WHO expired on 26 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V40 WHO done?
V40 WHO was recorded at 49,877 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2026, an average of 4,276 miles a year.
Has V40 WHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 WHO has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on V40 WHO 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 WHO find?
V40 WHO failed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2026 with 5 major defects: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn fixing bolt broken off from hub knuckle assembly, and 2 more.

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