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L7 GVL

2023 Volvo V40

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,860 mi
Last recorded43,860 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 GVL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2023
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 43,860 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2026 14,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 39,364 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 34,044 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 27,674 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 27,447 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 19,524 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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L7 GVL is a 2023 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,490cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L7 GVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 3 years old, this Volvo V40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L7 GVL registered?

L7 GVL is a 2023 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 February 2023.

Is L7 GVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L7 GVL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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