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Volvo V40

Grey · Petrol · 2016 · 1,969 cc

L13 KBWMOT history

L13 KBW is a grey petrol Volvo V40 first used on 31 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 62,983 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

L13 KBW grey Volvo V40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Nov 2026
Mileage
62,983 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,720 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 KBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,969 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
31 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 KBW was last recorded at 62,983 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 4,826 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,157 miles · 6 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,826 miles
Average per year
4,720 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 62,983 miles
  • 2024 – 54,004 miles
  • 2022 – 48,189 miles
  • 2021 – 42,491 miles
  • 2020 – 38,666 miles
  • 2019 – 33,870 miles
  • 2018 – 29,911 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,983 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

12 tests since 19 Nov 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,983 miles (+4,826)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    62,983 miles
    Test number
    817403783133
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass58,157 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    58,157 miles
    Test number
    795467602332
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cut on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryTpms light on

  3. Fail58,157 miles (+4,153)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,157 miles
    Test number
    129603206001
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cut on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryTpms light on

  4. Pass54,004 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    54,004 miles
    Test number
    973365596786
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlight bulb poss issue .not working at first now working ok poss loose connection
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Fail54,004 miles (+5,815)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,004 miles
    Test number
    356862492850
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlight bulb poss issue .not working at first now working ok poss loose connection
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Pass48,189 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    48,189 miles
    Test number
    376029692040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail48,189 miles (+5,698)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,189 miles
    Test number
    779355851556
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass42,491 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    42,491 miles
    Test number
    731495623509
    • 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))

  9. Fail42,491 miles (+3,825)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,491 miles
    Test number
    271600201560
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Has two bulges on outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))

  10. Pass38,666 miles (+4,796)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    38,666 miles
    Test number
    585814031975
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass33,870 miles (+3,959)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    33,870 miles
    Test number
    447706024239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass29,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    29,911 miles
    Test number
    288536311403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L13 KBW

Does L13 KBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 KBW is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L13 KBW?
The MOT on L13 KBW is valid until 20 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 KBW done?
L13 KBW was recorded at 62,983 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 4,720 miles a year.
Has L13 KBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 KBW has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on L13 KBW 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 KBW find?
L13 KBW passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking; offside rear brake disc worn, but not excessively.

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