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Volvo V40

Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 1,984 cc

S18 GWCMOT history

S18 GWC is a silver diesel Volvo V40 first used on 24 May 2013. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 173,095 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

S18 GWC silver Volvo V40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V40, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
173,095 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
12,581 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 GWC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
24 May 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 GWC was last recorded at 173,095 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 12,030 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
161,065 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
12,030 miles
Average per year
12,581 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,095 miles
  • 2025 – 161,065 miles
  • 2024 – 150,574 miles
  • 2023 – 142,794 miles
  • 2022 – 128,226 miles
  • 2021 – 108,986 miles
  • 2020 – 90,479 miles
  • 2019 – 81,728 miles
  • 2018 – 64,845 miles
  • 2017 – 53,500 miles
  • 2016 – 41,757 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,095 miles
  • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 7 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,095 miles (+12,030)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    173,095 miles
    Test number
    836806003084
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass161,065 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    161,065 miles
    Test number
    188355636690
    • AdvisoryBoth front windscreen wipers smearing screen
    • AdvisoryO/s/f lower suspension arm worn and bushes split - play detected
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing unevenly and low
    • AdvisoryO/s/r + n/s/r suspension coil springs corroded and weakened
  3. Fail161,049 miles (+10,475)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,049 miles
    Test number
    745958064804
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Track-Control Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Track-Control Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front windscreen wipers smearing screen
    • AdvisoryO/s/f lower suspension arm worn and bushes split - play detected
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing unevenly and low
    • AdvisoryO/s/r + n/s/r suspension coil springs corroded and weakened
  4. Pass150,574 miles (+7,780)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    150,574 miles
    Test number
    516762950610
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass142,794 miles (+14,568)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    142,794 miles
    Test number
    332706068405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass128,226 miles (+19,240)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    128,226 miles
    Test number
    358782414286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass108,986 miles (+18,507)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    108,986 miles
    Test number
    969369139612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass90,479 miles (+8,751)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    90,479 miles
    Test number
    453748200281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass81,728 miles (+4,076)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    81,728 miles
    Test number
    635027880621
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres squaring of on inner edges
  10. Pass77,652 miles (+12,807)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    77,652 miles
    Test number
    982823676719
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass64,845 miles (+11,345)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    64,845 miles
    Test number
    694447084374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass53,500 miles (+11,743)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    53,500 miles
    Test number
    317226922866
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass41,757 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    41,757 miles
    Test number
    976272601046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S18 GWC

Does S18 GWC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 GWC is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S18 GWC?
The MOT on S18 GWC is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S18 GWC done?
S18 GWC was recorded at 173,095 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 12,581 miles a year.
Has S18 GWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 GWC has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S18 GWC 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 S18 GWC find?
S18 GWC passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; offside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; oil leak, but not excessive.

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