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Volvo V40

Red · Diesel · 2013 · 1,560 cc

L13 DWAMOT history

L13 DWA is a red diesel Volvo V40 first used on 24 May 2013. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 30,847 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.

L13 DWA red Volvo V40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jun 2027
Mileage
30,847 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,872 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 DWA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
24 May 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 DWA was last recorded at 30,847 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 607 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
30,240 miles · 10 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
607 miles
Average per year
1,872 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 30,847 miles
  • 2025 – 30,240 miles
  • 2024 – 28,976 miles
  • 2023 – 27,421 miles
  • 2022 – 25,455 miles
  • 2021 – 23,376 miles
  • 2020 – 21,349 miles
  • 2019 – 18,479 miles
  • 2018 – 16,190 miles
  • 2017 – 14,001 miles
  • 2016 – 11,964 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass30,847 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 16 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass30,847 miles (+607)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    30,847 miles
    Test number
    365484774011
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass30,240 miles (+1,264)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    30,240 miles
    Test number
    391477484089
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass28,976 miles (+1,555)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    28,976 miles
    Test number
    449890408170
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass27,421 miles (+1,966)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    27,421 miles
    Test number
    234602957893
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre heat shield slightly loose
  5. Pass25,455 miles (+2,079)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    25,455 miles
    Test number
    696756885703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass23,376 miles (+2,027)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    23,376 miles
    Test number
    233292867758
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass21,349 miles (+2,870)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    21,349 miles
    Test number
    270308602510
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOuter Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass18,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    18,479 miles
    Test number
    243537753234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail18,479 miles (+2,289)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,479 miles
    Test number
    358946292280
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  10. Pass16,190 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    16,190 miles
    Test number
    425059375143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail16,187 miles (+2,186)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,187 miles
    Test number
    287997709156
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  12. Pass14,001 miles (+2,037)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    14,001 miles
    Test number
    677819085674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass11,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    11,964 miles
    Test number
    477293462086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L13 DWA

Does L13 DWA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 DWA is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 DWA?
The MOT on L13 DWA is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 DWA done?
L13 DWA was recorded at 30,847 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 1,872 miles a year.
Has L13 DWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 DWA has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2019.
Has the mileage on L13 DWA 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 L13 DWA find?
L13 DWA passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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