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Volvo S40

Purple · Lpg · 2004 · 2,435 cc

LB04 SYFMOT history

LB04 SYF is a purple lpg Volvo S40 first used on 22 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 74,606 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
74,606 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,400 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 SYF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Lpg
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
22 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 SYF was last recorded at 74,606 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 4,151 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,455 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,151 miles
Average per year
3,400 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 74,606 miles
  • 2024 – 65,450 miles
  • 2023 – 62,813 miles
  • 2021 – 60,296 miles
  • 2019 – 54,485 miles
  • 2018 – 52,073 miles
  • 2017 – 49,061 miles
  • 2016 – 45,371 miles
  • 2015 – 41,810 miles
  • 2014 – 37,276 miles
  • 2013 – 31,716 miles
  • 2012 – 26,896 miles
  • 2011 – 25,849 miles
  • 2010 – 21,944 miles
  • 2009 – 19,602 miles
  • 2008 – 16,055 miles
  • 2007 – 11,978 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,606 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Eml on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

31 tests since 17 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,606 miles (+4,151)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    74,606 miles
    Test number
    652518244698
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass70,455 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    70,455 miles
    Test number
    253294819300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail70,452 miles (+5,002)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,452 miles
    Test number
    986770977189
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass65,450 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    65,450 miles
    Test number
    886540927922
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail65,450 miles (+2,637)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,450 miles
    Test number
    517976482566
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass62,813 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    62,813 miles
    Test number
    391316440032
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail62,813 miles (+2,517)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,813 miles
    Test number
    811178898991
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass60,296 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    60,296 miles
    Test number
    769692524174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail60,296 miles (+3,187)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,296 miles
    Test number
    972318410032
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  10. Pass57,109 miles (+2,624)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    57,109 miles
    Test number
    864462521329
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass54,485 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    54,485 miles
    Test number
    208097499790
    • AdvisoryFront sticker applied to registration plate reducing border
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive screen wash (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front damage to bumper not resulting in a sharp edge
    • AdvisoryRear sticker applied to registration plate reducing border
    • AdvisoryMil indicates a fault

  12. Fail54,485 miles (+2,412)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,485 miles
    Test number
    116951480205
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront sticker applied to registration plate reducing border
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive screen wash (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front damage to bumper not resulting in a sharp edge
    • AdvisoryRear sticker applied to registration plate reducing border
    • AdvisoryMil indicates a fault

  13. Pass52,073 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    52,073 miles
    Test number
    218415406533
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  14. Fail52,070 miles (+3,009)3 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,070 miles
    Test number
    317123259229
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  15. Pass49,061 miles (+3,690)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    49,061 miles
    Test number
    195462090312
    • AdvisoryEml light on

  16. Pass45,371 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    45,371 miles
    Test number
    985581692081
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryEml on

  17. Fail45,371 miles (+3,561)3 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,371 miles
    Test number
    477742324978
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryEml on

  18. Pass41,810 miles (+4,534)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    41,810 miles
    Test number
    557237685150
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leaking onto engine under tray
    • NoteVehicle presented running on lpg

  19. Pass37,276 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    37,276 miles
    Test number
    427038264156
    • NoteEngine management light activated on dash
    • NoteOil all over engine undertray
    • NoteVehicle presented for mot running on lpg

  20. Fail37,276 miles (+46)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,276 miles
    Test number
    447568264156
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • NoteEngine management light activated on dash
    • NoteOil all over engine undertray
    • NoteVehicle presented for mot running on lpg

  21. Fail37,230 miles (+5,514)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,230 miles
    Test number
    988843364148
    • FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear wheels slightly buckled
    • NoteNearside rear tyre and offside front tyre are runflats. Car does not appear to be fitted with tyre pressure monitors and could become unstable in the event of a puncture
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass31,716 miles (+4,820)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    31,716 miles
    Test number
    206881163164
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass26,896 miles (+1,047)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    26,896 miles
    Test number
    829713172103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail25,849 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,849 miles
    Test number
    629482181113
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteBoth sets of front brake pads wearing thin
    • NoteBoth sets of rear brake pads wearing thin

  25. Pass25,849 miles (+3,905)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    25,849 miles
    Test number
    695212181157
    • NoteBoth sets of front brake pads wearing thin
    • NoteBoth sets of rear brake pads wearing thin

  26. Pass21,944 miles (+2,342)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    21,944 miles
    Test number
    783002380168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail19,602 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,602 miles
    Test number
    263952789188
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

  28. Pass19,602 miles (+3,547)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    19,602 miles
    Test number
    362722289157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass16,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    16,055 miles
    Test number
    230049588195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail16,055 miles (+4,077)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,055 miles
    Test number
    460209088140
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass11,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    11,978 miles
    Test number
    200888797144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 SYF

Does LB04 SYF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 SYF is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB04 SYF?
The MOT on LB04 SYF is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB04 SYF done?
LB04 SYF was recorded at 74,606 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 3,400 miles a year.
Has LB04 SYF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 SYF has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LB04 SYF 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 LB04 SYF find?
LB04 SYF passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear, and 1 more.

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