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Volvo V40

Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 1,984 cc

LM63 BWEMOT history

LM63 BWE is a silver diesel Volvo V40 first used on 14 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 232,259 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

LM63 BWE silver Volvo V40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V40, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
232,259 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
14,004 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM63 BWE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
14 Nov 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM63 BWE was last recorded at 232,259 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 6,226 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
226,033 miles · 30 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,226 miles
Average per year
14,004 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 232,259 miles
  • 2025 – 226,033 miles
  • 2024 – 211,970 miles
  • 2023 – 198,460 miles
  • 2022 – 193,444 miles
  • 2021 – 187,882 miles
  • 2019 – 179,135 miles
  • 2018 – 155,167 miles
  • 2017 – 128,090 miles
  • 2016 – 102,209 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass232,259 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

15 tests since 4 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass232,259 miles (+6,226)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    232,259 miles
    Test number
    283674586447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Pass226,033 miles (+14,063)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    226,033 miles
    Test number
    127804650991
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass211,970 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    211,970 miles
    Test number
    939893776308
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Fail211,970 miles (+13,510)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,970 miles
    Test number
    659514508144
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Pass198,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    198,460 miles
    Test number
    284684020798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail198,460 miles (+5,016)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,460 miles
    Test number
    875999849905
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass193,444 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    193,444 miles
    Test number
    747813583763
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  8. Fail193,444 miles (+5,562)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,444 miles
    Test number
    568164984665
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  9. Pass187,882 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    187,882 miles
    Test number
    278120237783
    • 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))
  10. Fail187,872 miles (+8,737)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,872 miles
    Test number
    785871217790
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
  11. Pass179,135 miles (+23,968)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    179,135 miles
    Test number
    537121966941
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass155,167 miles (+27,077)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    155,167 miles
    Test number
    185396400594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass128,090 miles (+507)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    128,090 miles
    Test number
    469339467726
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Fail127,583 miles (+25,374)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,583 miles
    Test number
    266956148320
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass102,209 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    102,209 miles
    Test number
    179780878397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM63 BWE

Does LM63 BWE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM63 BWE is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM63 BWE?
The MOT on LM63 BWE is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM63 BWE done?
LM63 BWE was recorded at 232,259 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 14,004 miles a year.
Has LM63 BWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM63 BWE has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LM63 BWE 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 LM63 BWE find?
LM63 BWE passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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