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Volvo V40

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

Y18 BAKMOT history

Y18 BAK is a black diesel Volvo V40 first used on 1 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 127,012 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2026.

Y18 BAK black Volvo V40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
127,012 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,824 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y18 BAK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y18 BAK was last recorded at 127,012 miles on 17 Jan 2026, 2,572 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,440 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,572 miles
Average per year
8,824 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,012 miles
  • 2025 – 124,440 miles
  • 2024 – 119,292 miles
  • 2023 – 114,289 miles
  • 2022 – 106,755 miles
  • 2021 – 99,290 miles
  • 2020 – 92,776 miles
  • 2019 – 80,462 miles
  • 2017 – 60,579 miles
  • 2016 – 47,693 miles
  • 2015 – 37,625 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,012 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryHandbrake close to maximum travel

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 1 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,012 miles (+2,572)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    127,012 miles
    Test number
    149933561603
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake close to maximum travel

  2. Pass124,440 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    124,440 miles
    Test number
    315879294729
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail124,440 miles (+5,148)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,440 miles
    Test number
    964300600196
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass119,292 miles (+5,003)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    119,292 miles
    Test number
    319181438664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass114,289 miles (+7,534)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    114,289 miles
    Test number
    547966118333
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass106,755 miles (+7,465)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    106,755 miles
    Test number
    873471211361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass99,290 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2022
    Odometer
    99,290 miles
    Test number
    570339037429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail99,285 miles (+6,509)2 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,285 miles
    Test number
    512513752768
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear void bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear void bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass92,776 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    92,776 miles
    Test number
    674817657373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail92,776 miles (+12,314)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,776 miles
    Test number
    135941002579
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged tread and inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged tread and inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass80,462 miles (+19,883)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    80,462 miles
    Test number
    845556523298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,579 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    60,579 miles
    Test number
    680384909425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Fail60,578 miles (+12,885)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,578 miles
    Test number
    358228533320
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn through to canvas inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit almost illegal (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass47,693 miles (+10,068)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    47,693 miles
    Test number
    779087565727
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass37,625 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    37,625 miles
    Test number
    410909956917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y18 BAK

Does Y18 BAK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y18 BAK is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y18 BAK?
The MOT on Y18 BAK is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y18 BAK done?
Y18 BAK was recorded at 127,012 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2026, an average of 8,824 miles a year.
Has Y18 BAK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y18 BAK has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on Y18 BAK 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 Y18 BAK find?
Y18 BAK passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; handbrake close to maximum travel.

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