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Volvo V40

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,560 cc

LE51 RAFMOT history

LE51 RAF is a blue diesel Volvo V40 first used on 26 Jul 2013. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 174,386 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

LE51 RAF blue Volvo V40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V40, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
174,386 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,749 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE51 RAF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
26 Jul 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE51 RAF was last recorded at 174,386 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 15,170 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
159,216 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
15,170 miles
Average per year
12,749 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,386 miles
  • 2025 – 159,216 miles
  • 2024 – 145,161 miles
  • 2023 – 130,012 miles
  • 2022 – 117,977 miles
  • 2021 – 107,463 miles
  • 2020 – 97,580 miles
  • 2019 – 86,305 miles
  • 2018 – 73,473 miles
  • 2017 – 58,870 miles
  • 2016 – 45,652 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,386 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2022

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 14 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,386 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    174,386 miles
    Test number
    309072770081
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail174,386 miles (+15,170)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,386 miles
    Test number
    415347048738
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass159,216 miles (+14,055)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    159,216 miles
    Test number
    238111965112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass145,161 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    145,161 miles
    Test number
    150353901397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Stay arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Stay arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail145,161 miles (+15,149)1 dangerous1 repaired12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,161 miles
    Test number
    916112256731
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Stay arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Stay arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass130,012 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    130,012 miles
    Test number
    885392461792
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail130,012 miles (+12,035)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,012 miles
    Test number
    863458827690
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass117,977 miles (+10,514)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    117,977 miles
    Test number
    291253831952
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass107,463 miles (+9,883)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    107,463 miles
    Test number
    401604276550
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, 225/45/17 94W (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass97,580 miles (+11,275)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    97,580 miles
    Test number
    501493153883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass86,305 miles (+12,832)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    86,305 miles
    Test number
    656042660467
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass73,473 miles (+14,603)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    73,473 miles
    Test number
    366928213624
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass58,870 miles (+13,218)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    58,870 miles
    Test number
    328236902812
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres distorted on inner edges

  14. Pass45,652 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    45,652 miles
    Test number
    996331914988
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LE51 RAF

Does LE51 RAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE51 RAF is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE51 RAF?
The MOT on LE51 RAF is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE51 RAF done?
LE51 RAF was recorded at 174,386 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 12,749 miles a year.
Has LE51 RAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE51 RAF has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LE51 RAF 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 LE51 RAF find?
LE51 RAF passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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