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Volvo V40

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,560 cc

L31 THVMOT history

L31 THV is a black diesel Volvo V40 first used on 9 Oct 2014. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 88,670 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

L31 THV black Volvo V40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
88,670 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,700 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 THV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
9 Oct 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 THV was last recorded at 88,670 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 7,206 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,464 miles · 18 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,206 miles
Average per year
6,700 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,670 miles
  • 2025 – 81,464 miles
  • 2024 – 71,944 miles
  • 2023 – 64,451 miles
  • 2022 – 57,786 miles
  • 2020 – 49,976 miles
  • 2019 – 43,051 miles
  • 2018 – 40,870 miles
  • 2017 – 32,208 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,670 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

11 tests since 20 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,670 miles (+7,206)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    88,670 miles
    Test number
    215908607909
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  2. Pass81,464 miles (+9,520)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    81,464 miles
    Test number
    222319948578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass71,944 miles (+7,493)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    71,944 miles
    Test number
    348335784269
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50x17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  4. Pass64,451 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    64,451 miles
    Test number
    415267212406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass65,845 miles (+8,059)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    65,845 miles
    Test number
    229612766498
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass57,786 miles (+7,810)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    57,786 miles
    Test number
    883417636183
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass49,976 miles (+59)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    49,976 miles
    Test number
    595429978802
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail49,917 miles (+6,866)1 dangerous1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,917 miles
    Test number
    477614596722
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Side wall x 2 sections (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass43,051 miles (+2,181)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    43,051 miles
    Test number
    817017981024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass40,870 miles (+8,662)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    40,870 miles
    Test number
    222658927777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass32,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    32,208 miles
    Test number
    613486914534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L31 THV

Does L31 THV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 THV is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 THV?
The MOT on L31 THV is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 THV done?
L31 THV was recorded at 88,670 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 6,700 miles a year.
Has L31 THV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 THV has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on L31 THV 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 THV find?
L31 THV passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted.

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