Volvo V40
Blue · Diesel · 2014 · 1,560 cc
L27 DCMMOT history
L27 DCM is a blue diesel Volvo V40 first used on 12 May 2014. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 48,233 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 48,233 mi
- At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 11
- 9 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 3,271 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L27 DCM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- V40
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,560 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 12 May 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L27 DCM was last recorded at 48,233 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 48,216 miles · 15 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 17 miles
- Average per year
- 3,271 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 48,233 miles
- 2024 – 45,264 miles
- 2023 – 43,376 miles
- 2022 – 40,318 miles
- 2021 – 36,772 miles
- 2020 – 33,946 miles
- 2019 – 28,018 miles
- 2018 – 23,192 miles
- 2017 – 20,173 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass48,233 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Tyre slightly damaged also slight cut and worn on edge replace asap
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Covers fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
11 tests since 24 Apr 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass48,233 miles (+17)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 48,233 miles
- Test number
- 173201936082
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail48,216 miles (+2,952)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,216 miles
- Test number
- 913754472510
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass45,264 miles (+1,888)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 45,264 miles
- Test number
- 948727664689
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass43,376 miles (+3,058)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 43,376 miles
- Test number
- 596376364838
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50R17 - worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50R17 - on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass40,318 miles (+3,546)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 40,318 miles
- Test number
- 812446356414
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,772 miles (+2,826)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 36,772 miles
- Test number
- 932329989217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,946 miles (+5,928)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 33,946 miles
- Test number
- 844937465394
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears 3 to 4 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass28,018 miles (+44)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 28,018 miles
- Test number
- 645240891582
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged also slight cut and worn on edge replace asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryCovers fitted
Fail27,974 miles (+4,782)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,974 miles
- Test number
- 461231770937
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.7 (8.2.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged also slight cut and worn on edge replace asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryCovers fitted
Pass23,192 miles (+3,019)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2019
- Odometer
- 23,192 miles
- Test number
- 654159203249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,173 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2018
- Odometer
- 20,173 miles
- Test number
- 751455056901
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L27 DCM
- Does L27 DCM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L27 DCM is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L27 DCM?
- The MOT on L27 DCM is valid until 20 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L27 DCM done?
- L27 DCM was recorded at 48,233 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 3,271 miles a year.
- Has L27 DCM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L27 DCM has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on L27 DCM 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 L27 DCM find?
- L27 DCM passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: exhaust corroded; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm rear bushes; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.
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