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Volvo V40

Red · Diesel · 2013 · 1,560 cc

LM63 BXAMOT history

LM63 BXA is a red diesel Volvo V40 first used on 19 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 16 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 163,605 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

LM63 BXA red Volvo V40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V40, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 May 2027
Mileage
163,605 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
12,722 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM63 BXA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
19 Nov 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM63 BXA was last recorded at 163,605 miles on 6 May 2026, 17,697 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,908 miles · 14 May 2025
Between the last two tests
17,697 miles
Average per year
12,722 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,605 miles
  • 2025 – 145,908 miles
  • 2024 – 120,297 miles
  • 2023 – 109,529 miles
  • 2022 – 95,930 miles
  • 2021 – 86,959 miles
  • 2020 – 83,083 miles
  • 2019 – 79,266 miles
  • 2018 – 66,573 miles
  • 2017 – 55,051 miles
  • 2016 – 42,989 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,605 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (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.

  • Front Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bonding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 11 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,605 miles (+17,697)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2027
    Odometer
    163,605 miles
    Test number
    560845015309
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass145,908 miles (+783)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2026
    Odometer
    145,908 miles
    Test number
    348069330206
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail145,125 miles (+24,828)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,125 miles
    Test number
    242034116153
    • DangerousOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass120,297 miles (+10,768)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2025
    Odometer
    120,297 miles
    Test number
    401446699117
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged Rear view mirror reflective surface slight damage (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emissions elevated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR front to rear brake pipe corroded at flexi union (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords NSR tyre deep gouge to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR suspension arm front bush degraded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR suspension arm front bush degraded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass109,529 miles (+13,599)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2024
    Odometer
    109,529 miles
    Test number
    754329470078
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass95,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2023
    Odometer
    95,930 miles
    Test number
    378694562675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail95,930 miles (+8,971)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,930 miles
    Test number
    411588124686
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass86,959 miles (+3,876)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2022
    Odometer
    86,959 miles
    Test number
    461105633405
    • AdvisoryN/S/R tyre cracked
    • AdvisoryN/S/R tyre wearing on edges
  9. Pass83,083 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    83,083 miles
    Test number
    935590493409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass83,081 miles (+3,815)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    83,081 miles
    Test number
    666782579686
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  11. Pass79,266 miles (+12,693)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    79,266 miles
    Test number
    295746619043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A'
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass66,573 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    66,573 miles
    Test number
    360451560330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail66,573 miles (+11,522)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,573 miles
    Test number
    803236806211
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  14. Pass55,051 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    55,051 miles
    Test number
    194582827206
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Fail55,051 miles (+12,062)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,051 miles
    Test number
    601742641539
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass42,989 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    42,989 miles
    Test number
    420770286581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail42,985 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,985 miles
    Test number
    934153803839
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LM63 BXA

Does LM63 BXA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM63 BXA is valid until 16 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM63 BXA?
The MOT on LM63 BXA is valid until 16 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM63 BXA done?
LM63 BXA was recorded at 163,605 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 12,722 miles a year.
Has LM63 BXA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM63 BXA has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 3 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LM63 BXA 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 BXA find?
LM63 BXA passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 2 advisories: rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side; rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side.

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