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Volvo V40

Red · Diesel · 2014 · 1,560 cc

L4 BRSMOT history

L4 BRS is a red diesel Volvo V40 first used on 15 Dec 2014. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 34,510 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

L4 BRS red Volvo V40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
34,510 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,582 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 BRS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
15 Dec 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 BRS was last recorded at 34,510 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 1,589 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
32,921 miles · 11 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,589 miles
Average per year
3,582 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 34,510 miles
  • 2025 – 32,921 miles
  • 2024 – 31,081 miles
  • 2023 – 28,947 miles
  • 2022 – 27,398 miles
  • 2021 – 25,303 miles
  • 2020 – 23,566 miles
  • 2019 – 19,228 miles
  • 2018 – 11,090 miles
  • 2017 – 3,335 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,510 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

12 tests since 31 Oct 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass34,510 miles (+1,589)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    34,510 miles
    Test number
    956062032766
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass32,921 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    32,921 miles
    Test number
    383566281615
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail32,905 miles (+1,824)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,905 miles
    Test number
    789874377996
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass31,081 miles (+2,134)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    31,081 miles
    Test number
    857003954418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass28,947 miles (+1,549)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    28,947 miles
    Test number
    177015731271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass27,398 miles (+2,095)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    27,398 miles
    Test number
    548590361548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass25,303 miles (+1,737)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    25,303 miles
    Test number
    704193661542
    • 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))
  8. Pass23,566 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    23,566 miles
    Test number
    431033062486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail23,565 miles (+4,337)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,565 miles
    Test number
    345036803064
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass19,228 miles (+8,138)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    19,228 miles
    Test number
    222611976219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass11,090 miles (+7,755)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    11,090 miles
    Test number
    353505055087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass3,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    3,335 miles
    Test number
    159788855303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 BRS

Does L4 BRS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 BRS is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 BRS?
The MOT on L4 BRS is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 BRS done?
L4 BRS was recorded at 34,510 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 3,582 miles a year.
Has L4 BRS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 BRS has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L4 BRS 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 L4 BRS find?
L4 BRS passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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