Volvo S40
Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,999 cc
L40 LKLMOT history
L40 LKL is a grey petrol Volvo S40 first used on 8 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 101,365 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 101,365 mi
- At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,334 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 LKL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- S40
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,999 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 8 Dec 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 LKL was last recorded at 101,365 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 6,100 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 95,265 miles · 11 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,100 miles
- Average per year
- 6,334 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 101,365 miles
- 2025 – 95,265 miles
- 2024 – 85,233 miles
- 2023 – 76,104 miles
- 2022 – 70,623 miles
- 2021 – 65,222 miles
- 2020 – 60,390 miles
- 2019 – 55,531 miles
- 2018 – 50,095 miles
- 2017 – 44,032 miles
- 2016 – 38,121 miles
- 2015 – 32,008 miles
- 2014 – 26,076 miles
- 2013 – 20,611 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass101,365 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Between engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Front Exhaust mounting defective
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
18 tests since 26 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass101,365 miles (+6,100)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 101,365 miles
- Test number
- 415742958203
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Between engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass95,265 miles (+10,032)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 95,265 miles
- Test number
- 252018320676
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass85,233 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 85,233 miles
- Test number
- 625717284118
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail85,232 miles (+9,128)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,232 miles
- Test number
- 204373437519
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass76,104 miles (+5,481)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 76,104 miles
- Test number
- 980913006750
- MinorFront Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated N/S & O/S boots perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S Ferrule covers split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass70,623 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 70,623 miles
- Test number
- 616807112961
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Fail70,623 miles (+5,401)2 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,623 miles
- Test number
- 843040454059
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass65,222 miles (+4,832)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 65,222 miles
- Test number
- 319333030355
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,390 miles (+4,859)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 60,390 miles
- Test number
- 792691947884
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,531 miles (+5,436)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 55,531 miles
- Test number
- 497663607655
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,095 miles (+6,063)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 50,095 miles
- Test number
- 353607268031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,032 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 44,032 miles
- Test number
- 533609044943
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryO/s/front tyre wearing on inside edge
Fail44,032 miles (+5,911)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,032 miles
- Test number
- 739534488876
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryO/s/front tyre wearing on inside edge
Pass38,121 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 38,121 miles
- Test number
- 862703820745
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.
Fail38,120 miles (+6,112)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,120 miles
- Test number
- 478026333941
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass32,008 miles (+5,932)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 32,008 miles
- Test number
- 303986311912
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,076 miles (+5,465)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 26,076 miles
- Test number
- 676399734383
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,611 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 20,611 miles
- Test number
- 119980433381
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L40 LKL
- Does L40 LKL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 LKL is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L40 LKL?
- The MOT on L40 LKL is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L40 LKL done?
- L40 LKL was recorded at 101,365 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 6,334 miles a year.
- Has L40 LKL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 LKL has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on L40 LKL 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 L40 LKL find?
- L40 LKL passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi; oil leak, but not excessive between engine and gear box.
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