
Volvo V40
Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,560 cc
V40 GJLMOT history
V40 GJL is a blue diesel Volvo V40 first used on 15 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 144,629 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 May 2027
- Mileage
- 144,629 mi
- At MOT on 29 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 11 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 11,757 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V40 GJL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- V40
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,560 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 15 Nov 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V40 GJL was last recorded at 144,629 miles on 29 May 2026, 3,001 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 141,628 miles · 16 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,001 miles
- Average per year
- 11,757 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 144,629 miles
- 2025 – 141,628 miles
- 2024 – 131,155 miles
- 2023 – 116,649 miles
- 2022 – 101,722 miles
- 2021 – 94,163 miles
- 2020 – 80,097 miles
- 2019 – 67,813 miles
- 2018 – 56,462 miles
- 2017 – 38,667 miles
- 2016 – 32,226 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
15 tests since 5 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass144,629 miles (+3,001)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2027
- Odometer
- 144,629 miles
- Test number
- 131700919759
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,628 miles (+6)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2026
- Odometer
- 141,628 miles
- Test number
- 646934526418
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Fail141,622 miles (+10,467)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,622 miles
- Test number
- 924954034620
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Pass131,155 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2025
- Odometer
- 131,155 miles
- Test number
- 384288940499
- 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))
Fail131,154 miles (+14,505)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,154 miles
- Test number
- 616519577775
- MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords As marked (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- 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))
Pass116,649 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2024
- Odometer
- 116,649 miles
- Test number
- 272166948092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,649 miles (+14,927)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,649 miles
- Test number
- 384051784349
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass101,722 miles (+7,559)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2023
- Odometer
- 101,722 miles
- Test number
- 811180322622
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass94,163 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2022
- Odometer
- 94,163 miles
- Test number
- 244838748569
- AdvisoryCentral Non obligatory mirror damaged Interior mirror missing
Fail94,163 miles (+14,066)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,163 miles
- Test number
- 502903377475
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass80,097 miles (+12,284)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2021
- Odometer
- 80,097 miles
- Test number
- 292789580671
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,813 miles (+11,351)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2020
- Odometer
- 67,813 miles
- Test number
- 180173640576
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,462 miles (+17,795)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 56,462 miles
- Test number
- 789041252097
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass38,667 miles (+6,441)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 38,667 miles
- Test number
- 800699722076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,226 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 32,226 miles
- Test number
- 292603577982
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V40 GJL
- Does V40 GJL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 GJL is valid until 29 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V40 GJL?
- The MOT on V40 GJL is valid until 29 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V40 GJL done?
- V40 GJL was recorded at 144,629 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 11,757 miles a year.
- Has V40 GJL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V40 GJL has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on V40 GJL 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 V40 GJL find?
- V40 GJL passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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