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Volvo V40

Green · Petrol · 2003 · 1,783 cc

LB03 AVCMOT history

LB03 AVC is a green petrol Volvo V40 first used on 14 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 29 Apr 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 99,769 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Apr 2025
Mileage
99,769 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2024
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,147 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 AVC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,783 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 AVC was last recorded at 99,769 miles on 30 Apr 2024, 2,165 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,604 miles · 28 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
2,165 miles
Average per year
5,147 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 99,769 miles
  • 2023 – 97,604 miles
  • 2022 – 96,150 miles
  • 2021 – 91,804 miles
  • 2020 – 87,240 miles
  • 2019 – 79,975 miles
  • 2018 – 70,141 miles
  • 2017 – 59,062 miles
  • 2016 – 52,011 miles
  • 2015 – 49,463 miles
  • 2014 – 43,181 miles
  • 2013 – 35,021 miles
  • 2012 – 26,273 miles
  • 2011 – 22,258 miles
  • 2010 – 18,220 miles
  • 2009 – 13,729 miles
  • 2008 – 11,359 miles
  • 2007 – 9,785 miles
  • 2006 – 7,875 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,769 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBoth front suspension top mountings worn
  • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Front and Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (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.

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn badly on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 23 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,769 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    99,769 miles
    Test number
    651708531952
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension top mountings worn
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Front and Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail99,769 miles (+2,165)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,769 miles
    Test number
    854411755440
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension top mountings worn
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Front and Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass97,604 miles (+111)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    97,604 miles
    Test number
    650943955138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake appears to be over-adjusted

  4. Fail97,493 miles (+1,343)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,493 miles
    Test number
    650481543208
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low Cannot be adjusted as reflector is loose within headlamp (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Badly frayed belt impedes free movement of sliding buckle (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low Cannot be adjusted as reflector is loose within headlamp (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured Both fronts faded (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake appears to be incorrectly adjusted

  5. Pass96,150 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    96,150 miles
    Test number
    844186423369
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn badly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail96,139 miles (+4,335)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,139 miles
    Test number
    485483201166
    • MajorDirection indicator incorrect colour Both rear bulbs badly faded (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulbs fitted in halogen headlamps (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Delaminated (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn badly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass91,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    91,804 miles
    Test number
    492870425243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail91,804 miles (+4,564)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,804 miles
    Test number
    252689082132
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Pass87,240 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    87,240 miles
    Test number
    674366535791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail87,236 miles (+7,261)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,236 miles
    Test number
    400620467210
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb in wrong ? (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass79,975 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    79,975 miles
    Test number
    943509532963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail79,961 miles (+9,820)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,961 miles
    Test number
    917437735871
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass70,141 miles (+11,079)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    70,141 miles
    Test number
    558815796794
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass59,062 miles (+7,051)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    59,062 miles
    Test number
    829318758274
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass52,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    52,011 miles
    Test number
    236188379540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail52,011 miles (+2,548)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,011 miles
    Test number
    189753496387
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass49,463 miles (+6,282)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    49,463 miles
    Test number
    667020175145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,181 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    43,181 miles
    Test number
    708513564144
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres deteriated

  19. Fail43,181 miles (+8,160)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,181 miles
    Test number
    776743864147
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres deteriated

  20. Pass35,021 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    35,021 miles
    Test number
    457967563046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail35,005 miles (+8,732)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,005 miles
    Test number
    935096563048
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass26,273 miles (+4,015)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    26,273 miles
    Test number
    889982672090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,258 miles (+4,038)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    22,258 miles
    Test number
    106110661114
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront brake hoses starting to perish
    • NoteRear number plate fading

  24. Pass18,220 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    18,220 miles
    Test number
    242278760121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail18,220 miles (+4,491)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,220 miles
    Test number
    844708660135
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  26. Pass13,729 miles (+2,370)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    13,729 miles
    Test number
    160959369149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass11,359 miles (+1,574)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    11,359 miles
    Test number
    393329168194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass9,785 miles (+1,910)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    9,785 miles
    Test number
    900945157138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass7,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    7,875 miles
    Test number
    551874776189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 AVC

Does LB03 AVC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB03 AVC expired on 29 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB03 AVC?
The MOT on LB03 AVC expired on 29 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB03 AVC done?
LB03 AVC was recorded at 99,769 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2024, an average of 5,147 miles a year.
Has LB03 AVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 AVC has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LB03 AVC 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 LB03 AVC find?
LB03 AVC passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2024 with 3 advisories: both front suspension top mountings worn; brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear; offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.

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