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Volvo V40

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,984 cc

J8 GCWMOT history

J8 GCW is a black diesel Volvo V40 first used on 3 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 46,888 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

J8 GCW black Volvo V40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jun 2027
Mileage
46,888 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,089 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 GCW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
3 Jun 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 GCW was last recorded at 46,888 miles on 26 May 2026, 2,610 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
44,278 miles · 20 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,610 miles
Average per year
3,089 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 46,888 miles
  • 2025 – 44,278 miles
  • 2024 – 41,247 miles
  • 2023 – 37,622 miles
  • 2022 – 34,553 miles
  • 2021 – 31,448 miles
  • 2020 – 29,146 miles
  • 2019 – 26,947 miles
  • 2018 – 22,860 miles
  • 2017 – 19,327 miles
  • 2016 – 16,073 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,888 miles
  • AdvisorySill's not fully tested due to cover's

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 3 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,888 miles (+2,610)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    46,888 miles
    Test number
    141259360616
    • AdvisorySill's not fully tested due to cover's
  2. Pass44,278 miles (+3,031)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    44,278 miles
    Test number
    311223578077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass41,247 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    41,247 miles
    Test number
    100987567319
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail41,247 miles (+3,625)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,247 miles
    Test number
    463231860632
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass37,622 miles (+3,069)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    37,622 miles
    Test number
    540051959046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass34,553 miles (+3,105)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    34,553 miles
    Test number
    640515653661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass31,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    31,448 miles
    Test number
    134702376472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail31,448 miles (+2,302)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,448 miles
    Test number
    124536759295
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
  9. Pass29,146 miles (+2,199)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    29,146 miles
    Test number
    701335637573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass26,947 miles (+4,087)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    26,947 miles
    Test number
    306091638749
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass22,860 miles (+3,533)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    22,860 miles
    Test number
    610046283642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass19,327 miles (+3,254)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    19,327 miles
    Test number
    869427683023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass16,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    16,073 miles
    Test number
    486047652291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 GCW

Does J8 GCW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 GCW is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 GCW?
The MOT on J8 GCW is valid until 2 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 GCW done?
J8 GCW was recorded at 46,888 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 3,089 miles a year.
Has J8 GCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 GCW has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2024.
Has the mileage on J8 GCW 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 J8 GCW find?
J8 GCW passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 1 advisory: sill's not fully tested due to cover's.

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