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Volvo V40

Blue · Diesel · 2014 · 1,560 cc

L7 DUFMOT history

L7 DUF is a blue diesel Volvo V40 first used on 3 Oct 2014. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 50,817 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

L7 DUF blue Volvo V40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
50,817 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,492 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 DUF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
3 Oct 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 DUF was last recorded at 50,817 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 5,702 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,115 miles · 19 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,702 miles
Average per year
4,492 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 50,817 miles
  • 2024 – 45,115 miles
  • 2023 – 42,176 miles
  • 2022 – 39,132 miles
  • 2021 – 34,559 miles
  • 2020 – 29,862 miles
  • 2019 – 25,836 miles
  • 2018 – 19,357 miles
  • 2017 – 14,055 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,817 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 28 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,817 miles (+5,702)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    50,817 miles
    Test number
    830145800410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass45,115 miles (+268)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    45,115 miles
    Test number
    740585887718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail44,847 miles (+2,671)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,847 miles
    Test number
    973246846670
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass42,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    42,176 miles
    Test number
    884081385281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail42,176 miles (+3,044)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,176 miles
    Test number
    813691078733
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  6. Pass39,132 miles (+4,573)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    39,132 miles
    Test number
    828018246803
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass34,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    34,559 miles
    Test number
    474704195290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail34,558 miles (+4,696)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,558 miles
    Test number
    228805347647
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  9. Pass29,862 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    29,862 miles
    Test number
    397973182410
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail29,862 miles (+4,026)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,862 miles
    Test number
    365816097081
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass25,836 miles (+6,479)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    25,836 miles
    Test number
    418664260973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass19,357 miles (+5,302)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    19,357 miles
    Test number
    669422896244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass14,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    14,055 miles
    Test number
    305143120911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail14,055 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,055 miles
    Test number
    464213774480
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about L7 DUF

Does L7 DUF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 DUF is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L7 DUF?
The MOT on L7 DUF is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 DUF done?
L7 DUF was recorded at 50,817 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 4,492 miles a year.
Has L7 DUF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 DUF has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L7 DUF 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 L7 DUF find?
L7 DUF passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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