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2019 Volvo XC40 1.5L Petrol · BY56 EMB

BY56 EMB

2019 Volvo XC40 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2019. Recorded mileage 36,233 miles. MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.

Make & Model
VOLVO XC40
Year / Origin
2019 · Birmingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 20 Nov 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
Recorded Mileage
36,233 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 20 Nov 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Nov 2026
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2019
Engine
1477cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a high standard of roadworthiness with a consistently stable maintenance record. The most recent test conducted on 19 November 2025 at 36,233 miles passed with no defects or advisories recorded. This clean result across the last five recorded tests indicates that the vehicle has remained in good mechanical condition and has not suffered the structural or component failures that typically trigger MOT warnings. The mileage pattern is notably low for a seven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,176 miles per year. Between July 2022 and November 2022, the car covered only 302 miles, suggesting periods of limited use or long-term storage. Since the November 2023 test at 22,867 miles, the vehicle has covered roughly 13,000 miles annually. This low annual usage suggests significantly less wear on drivetrain components, braking assemblies, and suspension de-parts compared to high-mileage counterparts. Because the MOT history shows no recurring issues with suspension bushes or brake calipers, a physical inspection should focus on items affected by low-mileage standing. Inspect the tyres for dry cracking and rubber components such as wiper blades and suspension mounts for signs of age-related degradation rather than mechanical wear. Verify the brake fluid moisture levels and condition, as low-use vehicles can sometimes suffer from internal corrosion or contamination within the hydraulic lines that a standard MOT would not detect.

BY56 EMB Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2025
  • 36,233 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
97
/ 100 · Excellent
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
Euro 6 DG

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Reliability & Known Issues

Known faults for Volvo XC40

Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.

BY56 EMB Mileage History

  1. 18/07/202218,524 mi
  2. 18/11/202218,816 mi+292 mi
  3. 21/11/202322,867 mi+4,051 mi
  4. 14/11/202429,882 mi+7,015 mi
  5. 19/11/202536,233 mi+6,351 mi

Average of roughly 5,302 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

BY56 EMB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 22 Jun 2026, 17:33
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2019 Volvo Xc40 (BY56 EMB) between July 2022 and November 2025.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

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