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Volvo V40

Red · Diesel · 2013 · 1,560 cc

BWG 357MOT history

BWG 357 is a red diesel Volvo V40 first used on 28 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 54,589 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

BWG 357 red Volvo V40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V40, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Aug 2027
Mileage
54,589 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,441 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
BWG 357
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
28 Jun 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

BWG 357 was last recorded at 54,589 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 93 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,496 miles · 24 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
93 miles
Average per year
3,441 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,589 miles
  • 2025 – 47,088 miles
  • 2024 – 38,793 miles
  • 2023 – 29,099 miles
  • 2022 – 28,246 miles
  • 2021 – 27,400 miles
  • 2020 – 26,944 miles
  • 2019 – 26,138 miles
  • 2018 – 25,089 miles
  • 2017 – 22,777 miles
  • 2016 – 19,666 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,589 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 2 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,589 miles (+93)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    54,589 miles
    Test number
    719791606521
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail54,496 miles (+7,408)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,496 miles
    Test number
    744744692076
    • DangerousNearside Outer Body component likely to become detached plastic oversill cover (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass47,088 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    47,088 miles
    Test number
    977191148735
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail47,088 miles (+8,295)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,088 miles
    Test number
    342139721709
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass38,793 miles (+9,694)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    38,793 miles
    Test number
    999466822481
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass29,099 miles (+853)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    29,099 miles
    Test number
    153304352031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass28,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    28,246 miles
    Test number
    792930302612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail28,246 miles (+846)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,246 miles
    Test number
    700649626631
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s and n/s. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass27,400 miles (+456)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    27,400 miles
    Test number
    497542521735
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass26,944 miles (+806)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    26,944 miles
    Test number
    419319800524
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass26,138 miles (+1,049)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    26,138 miles
    Test number
    552806252009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass25,089 miles (+2,312)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    25,089 miles
    Test number
    577985913244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass22,777 miles (+3,111)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    22,777 miles
    Test number
    211244612368
    • AdvisoryEngine cover
    • AdvisoryUnder body splash guards

  14. Pass19,666 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    19,666 miles
    Test number
    662596955256
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat belt not fully inspected , child seat fitted

Questions about BWG 357

What vehicle is registration BWG 357 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show BWG 357 on a red diesel Volvo V40 first used on 28 Jun 2013. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does BWG 357 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on BWG 357 is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on BWG 357?
The MOT on BWG 357 is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has BWG 357 done?
BWG 357 was recorded at 54,589 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 3,441 miles a year.
Has BWG 357 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. BWG 357 has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on BWG 357 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 BWG 357 find?
BWG 357 passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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