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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.

V40 GJL blue Volvo V40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass144,629 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.

  • 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.

  1. Pass144,629 miles (+3,001)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2027
    Odometer
    144,629 miles
    Test number
    131700919759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. Pass116,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    116,649 miles
    Test number
    272166948092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. Pass94,163 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2022
    Odometer
    94,163 miles
    Test number
    244838748569
    • AdvisoryCentral Non obligatory mirror damaged Interior mirror missing
  10. 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))
  11. Pass80,097 miles (+12,284)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2021
    Odometer
    80,097 miles
    Test number
    292789580671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass67,813 miles (+11,351)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2020
    Odometer
    67,813 miles
    Test number
    180173640576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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))
  14. Pass38,667 miles (+6,441)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    38,667 miles
    Test number
    800699722076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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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