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Volvo XC70

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc

L40 PPYMOT history

L40 PPY is a black diesel Volvo XC70 first used on 30 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 147,427 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

L40 PPY black Volvo XC70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo XC70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
147,427 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,355 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 PPY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
XC70
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 PPY was last recorded at 147,427 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 4,284 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,143 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,284 miles
Average per year
7,355 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,427 miles
  • 2025 – 143,143 miles
  • 2024 – 139,096 miles
  • 2023 – 135,761 miles
  • 2022 – 133,505 miles
  • 2021 – 129,950 miles
  • 2020 – 125,069 miles
  • 2019 – 118,759 miles
  • 2018 – 112,337 miles
  • 2017 – 106,318 miles
  • 2016 – 96,761 miles
  • 2015 – 80,125 miles
  • 2014 – 66,967 miles
  • 2013 – 55,150 miles
  • 2012 – 41,790 miles
  • 2011 – 33,963 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,427 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under vehicle (6.1.1 (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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,427 miles (+4,284)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    147,427 miles
    Test number
    997023575674
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass143,143 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    143,143 miles
    Test number
    265434337232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail143,130 miles (+4,034)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,130 miles
    Test number
    696620687071
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass139,096 miles (+3,335)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    139,096 miles
    Test number
    621171005609
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass135,761 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    135,761 miles
    Test number
    431219479514
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail135,761 miles (+2,256)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,761 miles
    Test number
    356691223889
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section joint to centre section (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass133,505 miles (+3,555)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    133,505 miles
    Test number
    689652705866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass129,950 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    129,950 miles
    Test number
    444274529586
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail129,949 miles (+4,880)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,949 miles
    Test number
    212018539340
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass125,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    125,069 miles
    Test number
    549865038462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail125,069 miles (+6,310)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,069 miles
    Test number
    614081662466
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Direction indicator not working on mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  12. Pass118,759 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    118,759 miles
    Test number
    867672297024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail118,756 miles (+6,419)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,756 miles
    Test number
    666455834887
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass112,337 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    112,337 miles
    Test number
    266668971018
    • 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))

  15. Fail112,336 miles (+6,018)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,336 miles
    Test number
    819925129765
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  16. Pass106,318 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    106,318 miles
    Test number
    702352562749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail106,303 miles (+9,542)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,303 miles
    Test number
    131193213367
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

  18. Pass96,761 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    96,761 miles
    Test number
    819937844087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front strut top mount creaking possible seizing up
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing uneven on inside edge
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Fail96,761 miles (+16,636)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,761 miles
    Test number
    670596415577
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported centre mounting broken (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front strut top mount creaking possible seizing up
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing uneven on inside edge
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass80,125 miles (+13,158)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    80,125 miles
    Test number
    666112325110
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCreak from ns f strut top bearing

  21. Pass66,967 miles (+11,817)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    66,967 miles
    Test number
    568444034189
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Fail55,150 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,150 miles
    Test number
    209505263053
    • Repaired at testFront Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  23. Pass55,150 miles (+13,360)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    55,150 miles
    Test number
    417195263002
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  24. Pass41,790 miles (+7,827)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    41,790 miles
    Test number
    557349752076
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass33,963 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    33,963 miles
    Test number
    687372701146
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about L40 PPY

Does L40 PPY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 PPY is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 PPY?
The MOT on L40 PPY is valid until 30 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 PPY done?
L40 PPY was recorded at 147,427 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 7,355 miles a year.
Has L40 PPY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 PPY has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L40 PPY 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 PPY find?
L40 PPY passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension components; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under vehicle.

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