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Volvo V40

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,560 cc

L25 GJWMOT history

L25 GJW is a blue diesel Volvo V40 first used on 23 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 55,900 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

L25 GJW blue Volvo V40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Dec 2026
Mileage
55,900 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,862 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L25 GJW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
23 Nov 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L25 GJW was last recorded at 55,900 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,898 miles · 24 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,862 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 55,900 miles
  • 2024 – 53,132 miles
  • 2023 – 48,387 miles
  • 2022 – 42,352 miles
  • 2021 – 37,531 miles
  • 2020 – 33,798 miles
  • 2019 – 30,054 miles
  • 2018 – 25,785 miles
  • 2017 – 21,391 miles
  • 2016 – 10,931 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,900 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad extremely close to 1.5mm wear limit.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 29 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,900 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    55,900 miles
    Test number
    837168596573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail55,898 miles (+2,766)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,898 miles
    Test number
    825755959887
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass53,132 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    53,132 miles
    Test number
    948249434401
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail53,132 miles (+4,745)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,132 miles
    Test number
    740656345035
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass48,387 miles (+6,035)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    48,387 miles
    Test number
    966074387859
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass42,352 miles (+4,821)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    42,352 miles
    Test number
    190739240344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass37,531 miles (+60)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    37,531 miles
    Test number
    883801432692
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad extremely close to 1.5mm wear limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  8. Fail37,471 miles (+3,673)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,471 miles
    Test number
    289116413438
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad extremely close to 1.5mm wear limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  9. Pass33,798 miles (+3,744)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    33,798 miles
    Test number
    393633547605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass30,054 miles (+4,269)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    30,054 miles
    Test number
    490313928993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass25,785 miles (+4,394)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    25,785 miles
    Test number
    742738850046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass21,391 miles (+10,460)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    21,391 miles
    Test number
    416599242204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass10,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    10,931 miles
    Test number
    442511768246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L25 GJW

Does L25 GJW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L25 GJW is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L25 GJW?
The MOT on L25 GJW is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L25 GJW done?
L25 GJW was recorded at 55,900 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 4,862 miles a year.
Has L25 GJW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L25 GJW has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L25 GJW 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 L25 GJW find?
L25 GJW passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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