Volvo V40
White · Diesel · 2014 · 1,560 cc
L31 VSYMOT history
L31 VSY is a white diesel Volvo V40 first used on 12 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 70,988 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 70,988 mi
- At MOT on 14 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 10 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,296 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L31 VSY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- V40
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,560 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 12 Mar 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L31 VSY was last recorded at 70,988 miles on 14 Feb 2026, 2,068 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 68,920 miles · 8 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,068 miles
- Average per year
- 4,296 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 70,988 miles
- 2025 – 68,920 miles
- 2024 – 67,738 miles
- 2023 – 65,528 miles
- 2022 – 61,769 miles
- 2021 – 56,271 miles
- 2020 – 50,868 miles
- 2019 – 44,316 miles
- 2018 – 38,755 miles
- 2017 – 32,130 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass70,988 miles
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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.
Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
16 tests since 28 Jan 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass70,988 miles (+2,068)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 70,988 miles
- Test number
- 523679697080
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Pass68,920 miles (+1,182)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 68,920 miles
- Test number
- 665424217506
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,738 miles (+7)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 67,738 miles
- Test number
- 304442642722
- MinorCentral Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Fail67,731 miles (+2,203)1 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,731 miles
- Test number
- 635857127040
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorCentral Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Pass65,528 miles (+145)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 65,528 miles
- Test number
- 966784564872
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,383 miles (+3,614)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,383 miles
- Test number
- 719018005205
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working IN MIRROR (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Pass61,769 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 61,769 miles
- Test number
- 470215937981
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge no visible tread (STRONG ADVISE) 205/5516 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge no visible tread (STRONG ADVISE) 205/5516 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (STRONG ADVISE) 205/5516 (5.2.3 (e))
Fail61,769 miles (+5,498)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,769 miles
- Test number
- 863938104510
- MajorFront Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorRear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge no visible tread (STRONG ADVISE) 205/5516 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge no visible tread (STRONG ADVISE) 205/5516 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (STRONG ADVISE) 205/5516 (5.2.3 (e))
Pass56,271 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 56,271 miles
- Test number
- 250297472219
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail56,271 miles (+5,403)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,271 miles
- Test number
- 157955602880
- Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements AND REAR (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass50,868 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 50,868 miles
- Test number
- 615827455645
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,868 miles (+6,552)2 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,868 miles
- Test number
- 807256995793
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Pass44,316 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 44,316 miles
- Test number
- 775161162507
- AdvisoryFront reg plat deteriorate/staring to de-laminate but not likely to be misread
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail44,316 miles (+5,561)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,316 miles
- Test number
- 413373844717
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront reg plat deteriorate/staring to de-laminate but not likely to be misread
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass38,755 miles (+6,625)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 38,755 miles
- Test number
- 828740790276
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass32,130 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 32,130 miles
- Test number
- 516816943742
- AdvisoryEngine under tray fitted
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre leaking air
Questions about L31 VSY
- Does L31 VSY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 VSY is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L31 VSY?
- The MOT on L31 VSY is valid until 25 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 VSY done?
- L31 VSY was recorded at 70,988 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2026, an average of 4,296 miles a year.
- Has L31 VSY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L31 VSY has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on L31 VSY 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 VSY find?
- L31 VSY passed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged.
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