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Volvo V40

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,560 cc

L7 PYAMOT history

L7 PYA is a black diesel Volvo V40 first used on 12 Dec 2013. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 119,830 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

L7 PYA black Volvo V40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2027
Mileage
119,830 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,755 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 PYA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
12 Dec 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 PYA was last recorded at 119,830 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 6,122 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,708 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,122 miles
Average per year
7,755 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,830 miles
  • 2025 – 113,708 miles
  • 2024 – 106,679 miles
  • 2023 – 95,803 miles
  • 2022 – 91,010 miles
  • 2021 – 82,802 miles
  • 2020 – 73,544 miles
  • 2019 – 68,127 miles
  • 2018 – 60,887 miles
  • 2017 – 53,577 miles
  • 2016 – 43,143 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,830 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bushes Separating Slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bushes Separating Slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 29 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,830 miles (+6,122)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    119,830 miles
    Test number
    888903102405
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass113,708 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    113,708 miles
    Test number
    492870991436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail113,708 miles (+7,029)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,708 miles
    Test number
    499983658197
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass106,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    106,679 miles
    Test number
    227916542057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail106,679 miles (+10,876)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,679 miles
    Test number
    875764432161
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass95,803 miles (+4,793)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    95,803 miles
    Test number
    698223822066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass91,010 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    91,010 miles
    Test number
    740775913818
    • 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))
  8. Fail91,010 miles (+8,208)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,010 miles
    Test number
    594133621561
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass82,802 miles (+9,258)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    82,802 miles
    Test number
    481179117580
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Disc Been Hot In Past (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass73,544 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    73,544 miles
    Test number
    284503986353
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bushes Separating Slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bushes Separating Slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Fail73,544 miles (+5,417)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,544 miles
    Test number
    266414403710
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bushes Separating Slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished + Stones Embedded (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bushes Separating Slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass68,127 miles (+7,240)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    68,127 miles
    Test number
    406008398141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,887 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    60,887 miles
    Test number
    297796947912
    • AdvisoryNearside Front damage to lower section of door panel
  14. Fail60,887 miles (+7,310)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,887 miles
    Test number
    588993239226
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front damage to lower section of door panel
  15. Pass53,577 miles (+10,434)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    53,577 miles
    Test number
    959471942231
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has bulge/misshaped on inner edge (borderline pass)
  16. Pass43,143 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    43,143 miles
    Test number
    814586345505
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L7 PYA

Does L7 PYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 PYA is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 PYA?
The MOT on L7 PYA is valid until 20 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 PYA done?
L7 PYA was recorded at 119,830 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 7,755 miles a year.
Has L7 PYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 PYA has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L7 PYA 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 PYA find?
L7 PYA passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge.

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