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Volvo S40

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,870 cc

LB03 EHSMOT history

LB03 EHS is a silver diesel Volvo S40 first used on 31 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 13 Feb 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 136,926 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Feb 2024
Mileage
136,926 mi
At MOT on 14 Feb 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,909 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 EHS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,870 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 May 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 EHS was last recorded at 136,926 miles on 14 Feb 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,926 miles · 13 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,909 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 136,926 miles
  • 2022 – 128,915 miles
  • 2021 – 112,905 miles
  • 2020 – 106,577 miles
  • 2019 – 96,134 miles
  • 2018 – 90,773 miles
  • 2017 – 86,424 miles
  • 2016 – 81,608 miles
  • 2015 – 78,100 miles
  • 2013 – 70,339 miles
  • 2012 – 65,478 miles
  • 2011 – 61,382 miles
  • 2010 – 53,074 miles
  • 2009 – 44,659 miles
  • 2008 – 34,465 miles
  • 2007 – 28,549 miles
  • 2006 – 21,463 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,926 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall has a cut and slight bulge due to an impact

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,926 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    136,926 miles
    Test number
    380572186716
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail136,926 miles (+8,011)2 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,926 miles
    Test number
    867989185489
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall 20550zr1687w (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass128,915 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    128,915 miles
    Test number
    686165995467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall has a cut and slight bulge due to an impact (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail128,914 miles (+16,009)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,914 miles
    Test number
    671271927178
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall has a cut and slight bulge due to an impact (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass112,905 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    112,905 miles
    Test number
    930690931707
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail112,905 miles (+6,328)2 dangerous3 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,905 miles
    Test number
    634213911064
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50R16 91w (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Refitted bulb correctly (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass106,577 miles (+96)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    106,577 miles
    Test number
    560574488023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail106,481 miles (+10,347)2 dangerous3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,481 miles
    Test number
    872505715945
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and pitted. Brake surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and pitted brake surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass96,134 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    96,134 miles
    Test number
    557788984951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail96,134 miles (+5,361)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,134 miles
    Test number
    965028351726
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  11. Pass90,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    90,773 miles
    Test number
    971581324136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail90,773 miles (+4,349)5 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,773 miles
    Test number
    295535814028
    • FailureInner Rear position lamp(s) not working both nearside & offside (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  13. Pass86,424 miles (+4,816)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    86,424 miles
    Test number
    446696337361
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked

  14. Pass81,608 miles (+3,508)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    81,608 miles
    Test number
    335411594421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass78,100 miles (+7,761)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    78,100 miles
    Test number
    457843545090
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  16. Pass70,339 miles (+4,861)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    70,339 miles
    Test number
    768372513107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,478 miles (+4,096)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    65,478 miles
    Test number
    468335592032
    • NoteDriver's seat belt has slight wearing

  18. Pass61,382 miles (+8,308)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    61,382 miles
    Test number
    207564191045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass53,074 miles (+8,415)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    53,074 miles
    Test number
    623347260045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,659 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    44,659 miles
    Test number
    950922279045
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail44,645 miles (+10,180)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,645 miles
    Test number
    391272679040
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass34,465 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    34,465 miles
    Test number
    114204578446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail34,465 miles (+5,916)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,465 miles
    Test number
    894414378015
    • Repaired at testNearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  24. Pass28,549 miles (+7,086)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    28,549 miles
    Test number
    571282267129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass21,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2007
    Odometer
    21,463 miles
    Test number
    700830256148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 EHS

Does LB03 EHS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB03 EHS expired on 13 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB03 EHS?
The MOT on LB03 EHS expired on 13 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB03 EHS done?
LB03 EHS was recorded at 136,926 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2023, an average of 6,909 miles a year.
Has LB03 EHS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 EHS has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LB03 EHS 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 EHS find?
LB03 EHS passed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2023 with 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear outer position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning, and 1 more.

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