Volvo V40
Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,560 cc
L70 MOTMOT history
L70 MOT is a black diesel Volvo V40 first used on 10 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 140,068 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 140,068 mi
- At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 10 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 11,808 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L70 MOT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- V40
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,560 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 10 Mar 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L70 MOT was last recorded at 140,068 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 11,241 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 128,827 miles · 27 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11,241 miles
- Average per year
- 11,808 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 140,068 miles
- 2025 – 128,827 miles
- 2024 – 117,513 miles
- 2023 – 106,639 miles
- 2022 – 98,545 miles
- 2021 – 86,748 miles
- 2020 – 75,842 miles
- 2019 – 62,201 miles
- 2018 – 47,400 miles
- 2017 – 33,578 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass140,068 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (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.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Full MOT history
14 tests since 20 Feb 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass140,068 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 140,068 miles
- Test number
- 359498122188
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail140,062 miles (+11,235)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,062 miles
- Test number
- 498954232619
- DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass128,827 miles (+11,314)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 128,827 miles
- Test number
- 902017180534
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,513 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 117,513 miles
- Test number
- 972142246045
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail117,512 miles (+10,873)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,512 miles
- Test number
- 774378919773
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass106,639 miles (+8,094)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 106,639 miles
- Test number
- 852907201345
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass98,545 miles (+11,797)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 98,545 miles
- Test number
- 925745286943
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass86,748 miles (+10,906)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 86,748 miles
- Test number
- 796494430523
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,842 miles (+13,641)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 75,842 miles
- Test number
- 840335064533
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass62,201 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 62,201 miles
- Test number
- 641036746548
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,199 miles (+14,799)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,199 miles
- Test number
- 847647996572
- MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Pass47,400 miles (+13,822)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 47,400 miles
- Test number
- 681497963353
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,578 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 33,578 miles
- Test number
- 267140857071
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail33,576 miles1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,576 miles
- Test number
- 883339315607
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Questions about L70 MOT
- Does L70 MOT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L70 MOT?
- The MOT on L70 MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L70 MOT done?
- L70 MOT was recorded at 140,068 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 11,808 miles a year.
- Has L70 MOT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L70 MOT has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on L70 MOT 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 L70 MOT find?
- L70 MOT passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms.
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