
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass28,947 miles (+1,549)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 28,947 miles
- Test number
- 177015731271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,398 miles (+2,095)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 27,398 miles
- Test number
- 548590361548
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass23,566 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 23,566 miles
- Test number
- 431033062486
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass19,228 miles (+8,138)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 19,228 miles
- Test number
- 222611976219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,090 miles (+7,755)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 11,090 miles
- Test number
- 353505055087
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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