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Volvo V40

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,560 cc

LM63 BWGMOT history

LM63 BWG is a black diesel Volvo V40 first used on 12 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 110,304 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

LM63 BWG black Volvo V40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V40, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
110,304 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,114 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM63 BWG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
12 Nov 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM63 BWG was last recorded at 110,304 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,304 miles · 11 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,114 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,304 miles
  • 2025 – 105,390 miles
  • 2024 – 100,640 miles
  • 2023 – 95,876 miles
  • 2022 – 91,281 miles
  • 2021 – 87,434 miles
  • 2020 – 85,762 miles
  • 2019 – 77,876 miles
  • 2018 – 73,673 miles
  • 2017 – 66,930 miles
  • 2016 – 50,765 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,304 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass110,304 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    110,304 miles
    Test number
    847850913863
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail110,304 miles (+4,914)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,304 miles
    Test number
    345400269593
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated Related to other faults. (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass105,390 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    105,390 miles
    Test number
    676850675552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail105,382 miles (+4,742)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,382 miles
    Test number
    184575750350
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

  5. Pass100,640 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    100,640 miles
    Test number
    930424904195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail100,639 miles (+4,763)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,639 miles
    Test number
    519352021776
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt installation causes a three point belt lap section to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (10.1 (u))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt installation causes a three point belt lap section to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (10.1 (u))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt installation causes a three point belt lap section to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (10.1 (u))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass95,876 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    95,876 miles
    Test number
    948274325671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail95,875 miles (+4,594)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,875 miles
    Test number
    296953126072
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Due to dipped beam not operating correctly (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt installation causes a three point belt lap section to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (10.1 (u))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt installation causes a three point belt lap section to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (10.1 (u))
    • AdvisoryDipped beam malfunction on dash

  9. Pass91,281 miles (+3,847)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    91,281 miles
    Test number
    868630939561
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and offside (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and offside (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel showing signs of over heating
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel high but still locking parking brake
    • AdvisoryNumerous small chips on windscreen

  10. Pass87,434 miles (+1,672)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    87,434 miles
    Test number
    869180763820
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbones rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front side repeater cracked

  11. Pass85,762 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    85,762 miles
    Test number
    848838372094
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail85,761 miles (+7,885)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,761 miles
    Test number
    724692483672
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass77,876 miles (+4,203)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    77,876 miles
    Test number
    564366510499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,673 miles (+6,743)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    73,673 miles
    Test number
    899166820494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,930 miles (+16,165)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    66,930 miles
    Test number
    272412774943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    50,765 miles
    Test number
    564841200897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM63 BWG

Does LM63 BWG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM63 BWG is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM63 BWG?
The MOT on LM63 BWG is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM63 BWG done?
LM63 BWG was recorded at 110,304 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 6,114 miles a year.
Has LM63 BWG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM63 BWG has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LM63 BWG 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 BWG find?
LM63 BWG passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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