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Volvo V40

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,984 cc

L6 ARWMOT history

L6 ARW is a grey diesel Volvo V40 first used on 24 Dec 2013. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 83,040 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

L6 ARW grey Volvo V40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
83,040 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,421 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 ARW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
24 Dec 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 ARW was last recorded at 83,040 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 6,209 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
76,831 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
6,209 miles
Average per year
5,421 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,040 miles
  • 2025 – 76,831 miles
  • 2024 – 70,843 miles
  • 2023 – 68,741 miles
  • 2022 – 63,225 miles
  • 2021 – 57,978 miles
  • 2020 – 52,851 miles
  • 2019 – 49,969 miles
  • 2018 – 44,991 miles
  • 2017 – 38,013 miles
  • 2016 – 30,306 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,040 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 28 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    83,040 miles
    Test number
    480141091127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail83,040 miles (+6,209)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,040 miles
    Test number
    520719157238
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass76,831 miles (+5,988)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    76,831 miles
    Test number
    852478876201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass70,843 miles (+2,102)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    70,843 miles
    Test number
    102007694074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn inside edge off tyre 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass68,741 miles (+5,516)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    68,741 miles
    Test number
    137735449478
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Pass63,225 miles (+5,247)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    63,225 miles
    Test number
    684466695699
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass57,978 miles (+5,127)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    57,978 miles
    Test number
    995785573187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass52,851 miles (+2,882)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    52,851 miles
    Test number
    244899720357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass49,969 miles (+4,978)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    49,969 miles
    Test number
    243482013676
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass44,991 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    44,991 miles
    Test number
    868449762949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail44,990 miles (+6,977)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,990 miles
    Test number
    919256956383
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass38,013 miles (+7,707)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    38,013 miles
    Test number
    524150948130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    30,306 miles
    Test number
    558030702808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L6 ARW

Does L6 ARW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 ARW is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L6 ARW?
The MOT on L6 ARW is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 ARW done?
L6 ARW was recorded at 83,040 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 5,421 miles a year.
Has L6 ARW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 ARW has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L6 ARW 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 L6 ARW find?
L6 ARW passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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