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Volvo V40

Blue · Diesel · 2014 · 1,560 cc

L31 MKCMOT history

L31 MKC is a blue diesel Volvo V40 first used on 19 Feb 2014. Its MOT is valid until 10 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 162,400 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

L31 MKC blue Volvo V40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V40, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Oct 2027
Mileage
162,400 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,790 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 MKC
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
19 Feb 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 MKC was last recorded at 162,400 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 12,440 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,960 miles · 16 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
12,440 miles
Average per year
9,790 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,400 miles
  • 2025 – 149,960 miles
  • 2024 – 138,775 miles
  • 2023 – 128,117 miles
  • 2022 – 118,383 miles
  • 2021 – 110,060 miles
  • 2020 – 103,833 miles
  • 2019 – 96,596 miles
  • 2018 – 90,458 miles
  • 2017 – 67,915 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,400 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn almost into cords on inner edge 205/50/17 dot 4517

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge 205/50/17 dot 1818

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 3 Feb 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,400 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    162,400 miles
    Test number
    986440717844
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail162,400 miles (+12,440)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,400 miles
    Test number
    540809373658
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass149,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    149,960 miles
    Test number
    961440355861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail149,957 miles (+11,182)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,957 miles
    Test number
    934141573229
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass138,775 miles (+10,658)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    138,775 miles
    Test number
    823847462798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass128,117 miles (+3,002)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    128,117 miles
    Test number
    435238715651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass125,115 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    125,115 miles
    Test number
    534234963935
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn almost into cords on inner edge 205/50/17 dot 4517 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge 205/50/17 dot 1818 (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail125,115 miles (+6,732)8 major2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,115 miles
    Test number
    433439035512
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs worn and grooved (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn almost into cords on inner edge 205/50/17 dot 4517 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge 205/50/17 dot 1818 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass118,383 miles (+8,323)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    118,383 miles
    Test number
    251469903885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass110,060 miles (+6,227)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    110,060 miles
    Test number
    690788243980
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass103,833 miles (+7,237)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    103,833 miles
    Test number
    228173500859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass96,596 miles (+6,138)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    96,596 miles
    Test number
    642391871052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass90,458 miles (+22,543)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    90,458 miles
    Test number
    899678856635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass67,915 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    67,915 miles
    Test number
    768352048719
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L31 MKC

Does L31 MKC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 MKC is valid until 10 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 MKC?
The MOT on L31 MKC is valid until 10 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 MKC done?
L31 MKC was recorded at 162,400 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 9,790 miles a year.
Has L31 MKC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 MKC has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L31 MKC 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 L31 MKC find?
L31 MKC passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front coil spring corroded.

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