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Volvo S40

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,596 cc

L3 BUUMOT history

L3 BUU is a blue petrol Volvo S40 first used on 22 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 70,455 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

L3 BUU blue Volvo S40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo S40, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jul 2027
Mileage
70,455 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,246 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 BUU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
22 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 BUU was last recorded at 70,455 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 10,889 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,566 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
10,889 miles
Average per year
3,246 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,455 miles
  • 2025 – 59,566 miles
  • 2024 – 55,703 miles
  • 2023 – 52,780 miles
  • 2022 – 49,505 miles
  • 2021 – 48,003 miles
  • 2019 – 42,840 miles
  • 2018 – 41,027 miles
  • 2017 – 37,750 miles
  • 2016 – 34,913 miles
  • 2015 – 34,417 miles
  • 2014 – 31,251 miles
  • 2013 – 28,446 miles
  • 2012 – 24,285 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,455 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust corroded front to rear
  • AdvisoryFront lower cross member corroded
  • AdvisoryFront o/s fog light out
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,455 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    70,455 miles
    Test number
    731492454489
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded front to rear
    • AdvisoryFront lower cross member corroded
    • AdvisoryFront o/s fog light out
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose

  2. Fail70,453 miles (+10,887)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,453 miles
    Test number
    429922956060
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded front to rear
    • AdvisoryFront lower cross member corroded
    • AdvisoryFront o/s fog light out
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose

  3. Pass59,566 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    59,566 miles
    Test number
    153523631513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail59,544 miles (+3,841)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,544 miles
    Test number
    424678744600
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass55,703 miles (+2,923)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    55,703 miles
    Test number
    856152797655
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Advised to have replaced ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose

  6. Pass52,780 miles (+3,275)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    52,780 miles
    Test number
    296672213705
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass49,505 miles (+4)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    49,505 miles
    Test number
    847223693224
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail49,501 miles (+1,498)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,501 miles
    Test number
    324831089444
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass48,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    48,003 miles
    Test number
    178814107780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail48,003 miles (+5,163)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,003 miles
    Test number
    177168882677
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Pass42,840 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    42,840 miles
    Test number
    978690787322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail42,840 miles (+1,813)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,840 miles
    Test number
    105889708264
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass41,027 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    41,027 miles
    Test number
    261362205201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail41,018 miles (+3,268)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,018 miles
    Test number
    575160302090
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

  15. Pass37,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    37,750 miles
    Test number
    843330198764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail37,750 miles (+2,837)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,750 miles
    Test number
    618157811271
    • Repaired at testPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

  17. Pass34,913 miles (+496)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    34,913 miles
    Test number
    573709602445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,417 miles (+3,166)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    34,417 miles
    Test number
    399118565142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,251 miles (+2,805)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    31,251 miles
    Test number
    527926274141
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are cracking
    • NoteO/s front tyre has a cut on outer wall

  20. Pass28,446 miles (+4,161)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    28,446 miles
    Test number
    179887053112
    • NoteN/s front tyre has scuffs on outer wall
    • NoteN/s rear tyre is cracking around the tread
    • NoteO/s rear tyre has a tear around the tread

  21. Pass24,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    24,285 miles
    Test number
    188413402184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail24,285 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,285 miles
    Test number
    545663202137
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Questions about L3 BUU

Does L3 BUU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 BUU is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 BUU?
The MOT on L3 BUU is valid until 2 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 BUU done?
L3 BUU was recorded at 70,455 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 3,246 miles a year.
Has L3 BUU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 BUU has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L3 BUU 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 L3 BUU find?
L3 BUU passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with 7 advisories: exhaust corroded front to rear; front lower cross member corroded; front o/s fog light out, and 4 more.

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