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Volvo V40

Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 1,969 cc

L21 PVLMOT history

L21 PVL is a grey diesel Volvo V40 first used on 16 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jul 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 72,616 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.

L21 PVL grey Volvo V40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jul 2027
Mileage
72,616 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,350 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 PVL
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
16 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 PVL was last recorded at 72,616 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 4,314 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
68,302 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,314 miles
Average per year
5,350 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,616 miles
  • 2025 – 68,302 miles
  • 2024 – 63,509 miles
  • 2023 – 58,769 miles
  • 2022 – 53,162 miles
  • 2021 – 48,271 miles
  • 2020 – 39,357 miles
  • 2019 – 35,927 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,616 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryUnderside covers fitted preventing full inspection

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 20 Aug 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,616 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    72,616 miles
    Test number
    504486605626
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside covers fitted preventing full inspection

  2. Fail72,616 miles (+4,314)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,616 miles
    Test number
    439702061440
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside covers fitted preventing full inspection

  3. Pass68,302 miles (+4,793)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    68,302 miles
    Test number
    460061665130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass63,509 miles (+4,740)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    63,509 miles
    Test number
    763729609944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass58,769 miles (+5,607)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    58,769 miles
    Test number
    809015401365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass53,162 miles (+4,891)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    53,162 miles
    Test number
    608643673492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass48,271 miles (+8,914)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    48,271 miles
    Test number
    848445027956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass39,357 miles (+3,430)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    39,357 miles
    Test number
    885682497012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass35,927 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    35,927 miles
    Test number
    454557160294
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail35,925 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,925 miles
    Test number
    357155628589
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Questions about L21 PVL

Does L21 PVL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 PVL is valid until 5 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 PVL?
The MOT on L21 PVL 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 L21 PVL done?
L21 PVL was recorded at 72,616 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 5,350 miles a year.
Has L21 PVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 PVL has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L21 PVL 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 L21 PVL find?
L21 PVL passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; underside covers fitted preventing full inspection.

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