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Volvo S40

Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 1,948 cc

LA51 UOPMOT history

LA51 UOP is a grey petrol Volvo S40 first used on 26 Feb 2002. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 58,943 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
58,943 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,884 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 UOP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,948 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
26 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 UOP was last recorded at 58,943 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 61 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
58,882 miles · 2 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
61 miles
Average per year
1,884 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,943 miles
  • 2024 – 58,882 miles
  • 2023 – 58,674 miles
  • 2022 – 58,118 miles
  • 2021 – 57,094 miles
  • 2020 – 56,784 miles
  • 2019 – 55,465 miles
  • 2018 – 53,932 miles
  • 2017 – 51,888 miles
  • 2016 – 50,009 miles
  • 2015 – 47,844 miles
  • 2014 – 45,157 miles
  • 2013 – 42,529 miles
  • 2012 – 39,805 miles
  • 2011 – 36,957 miles
  • 2010 – 34,202 miles
  • 2009 – 30,865 miles
  • 2008 – 27,518 miles
  • 2007 – 24,340 miles
  • 2006 – 21,097 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,943 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,943 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    58,943 miles
    Test number
    466420510723
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail58,943 miles (+61)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,943 miles
    Test number
    110010502664
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam both side (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass58,882 miles (+208)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    58,882 miles
    Test number
    989940334342
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Pass58,674 miles (+556)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    58,674 miles
    Test number
    706082490275
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  5. Pass58,118 miles (+1,024)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    58,118 miles
    Test number
    554189414906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass57,094 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    57,094 miles
    Test number
    340769040704
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail57,094 miles (+310)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,094 miles
    Test number
    400146218387
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass56,784 miles (+1,319)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    56,784 miles
    Test number
    706866586017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass55,465 miles (+1,533)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    55,465 miles
    Test number
    631148424072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass53,932 miles (+2,044)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    53,932 miles
    Test number
    276248204544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass51,888 miles (+1,879)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    51,888 miles
    Test number
    765856176939
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass50,009 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    50,009 miles
    Test number
    457215600448
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Fail50,009 miles (+2,165)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,009 miles
    Test number
    156515272264
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass47,844 miles (+2,687)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    47,844 miles
    Test number
    118139915088
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass45,157 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    45,157 miles
    Test number
    118317524428
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail45,157 miles (+2,628)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,157 miles
    Test number
    537187624030
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass42,529 miles (+2,724)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    42,529 miles
    Test number
    837473823067
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass39,805 miles (+2,848)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    39,805 miles
    Test number
    157335822040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,957 miles (+2,755)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    36,957 miles
    Test number
    206216821035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,202 miles (+3,337)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    34,202 miles
    Test number
    943485220021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,865 miles (+3,347)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    30,865 miles
    Test number
    230292549057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,518 miles (+3,178)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    27,518 miles
    Test number
    152835338455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,340 miles (+3,243)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    24,340 miles
    Test number
    441706637091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,097 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    21,097 miles
    Test number
    501930046080
    • NoteNearside front tyre is wearing on outer edge.

Questions about LA51 UOP

Does LA51 UOP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 UOP is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 UOP?
The MOT on LA51 UOP is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 UOP done?
LA51 UOP was recorded at 58,943 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 1,884 miles a year.
Has LA51 UOP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 UOP has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LA51 UOP 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 LA51 UOP find?
LA51 UOP passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively both side; parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively both side, and 1 more.

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