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Volvo V40

Bronze · Diesel · 2014 · 1,560 cc

V8 BLAMOT history

V8 BLA is a bronze diesel Volvo V40 first used on 17 May 2014. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jul 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 29,047 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

V8 BLA bronze Volvo V40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jul 2027
Mileage
29,047 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,359 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 BLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
17 May 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 BLA was last recorded at 29,047 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 1,238 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
27,809 miles · 20 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,238 miles
Average per year
1,359 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 29,047 miles
  • 2025 – 27,809 miles
  • 2024 – 26,729 miles
  • 2023 – 25,573 miles
  • 2022 – 24,556 miles
  • 2021 – 23,452 miles
  • 2020 – 22,128 miles
  • 2019 – 19,979 miles
  • 2018 – 18,146 miles
  • 2017 – 16,820 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass29,047 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 6 Jul 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass29,047 miles (+1,238)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    29,047 miles
    Test number
    728624790335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass27,809 miles (+1,080)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    27,809 miles
    Test number
    241569704831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass26,729 miles (+1,156)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    26,729 miles
    Test number
    155954894217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass25,573 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    25,573 miles
    Test number
    693135855579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail25,572 miles (+1,016)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,572 miles
    Test number
    695788335761
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass24,556 miles (+1,104)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    24,556 miles
    Test number
    633919832327
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass23,452 miles (+1,324)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    23,452 miles
    Test number
    609517442277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass22,128 miles (+2,149)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    22,128 miles
    Test number
    189949199328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass19,979 miles (+1,833)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    19,979 miles
    Test number
    890209887353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass18,146 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    18,146 miles
    Test number
    436972392029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail18,146 miles (+1,326)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,146 miles
    Test number
    607622405530
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass16,820 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    16,820 miles
    Test number
    668829196935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 BLA

Does V8 BLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 BLA is valid until 5 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 BLA?
The MOT on V8 BLA is valid until 5 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 BLA done?
V8 BLA was recorded at 29,047 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 1,359 miles a year.
Has V8 BLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 BLA has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on V8 BLA 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 V8 BLA find?
V8 BLA passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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