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Volvo V40

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,948 cc

LB04 VWLMOT history

LB04 VWL is a silver petrol Volvo V40 first used on 21 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 85,972 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jun 2027
Mileage
85,972 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,411 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 VWL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,948 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
21 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 VWL was last recorded at 85,972 miles on 20 May 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,961 miles · 18 May 2026
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
3,411 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,972 miles
  • 2025 – 85,233 miles
  • 2024 – 83,948 miles
  • 2023 – 82,515 miles
  • 2022 – 81,281 miles
  • 2021 – 79,327 miles
  • 2020 – 78,431 miles
  • 2019 – 76,880 miles
  • 2018 – 75,341 miles
  • 2017 – 70,751 miles
  • 2016 – 67,712 miles
  • 2015 – 64,050 miles
  • 2014 – 60,648 miles
  • 2013 – 56,535 miles
  • 2012 – 52,383 miles
  • 2011 – 46,896 miles
  • 2010 – 40,940 miles
  • 2009 – 35,157 miles
  • 2008 – 28,194 miles
  • 2007 – 21,305 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,972 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

29 tests since 25 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,972 miles (+11)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    85,972 miles
    Test number
    671527734396
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Fail85,961 miles (+728)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,961 miles
    Test number
    544697190982
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bothside (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Bothside (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bothside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass85,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    85,233 miles
    Test number
    336000506661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail85,233 miles (+1,285)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,233 miles
    Test number
    666685725991
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass83,948 miles (+1,433)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    83,948 miles
    Test number
    165438650349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass82,515 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    82,515 miles
    Test number
    678375768492
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Fail82,515 miles (+1,234)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,515 miles
    Test number
    399603097990
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass81,281 miles (+1,954)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    81,281 miles
    Test number
    189062082505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass79,327 miles (+896)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    79,327 miles
    Test number
    644883916201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass78,431 miles (+1,551)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    78,431 miles
    Test number
    414206063725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,880 miles (+1,539)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    76,880 miles
    Test number
    518369986881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    75,341 miles
    Test number
    292079402188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail75,341 miles (+4,590)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,341 miles
    Test number
    414644418776
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass70,751 miles (+3,039)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    70,751 miles
    Test number
    741971961087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,712 miles (+3,662)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    67,712 miles
    Test number
    183679630755
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail64,050 miles3 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,050 miles
    Test number
    265693455489
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteNearside front tyre is worn close to the legal limit, it has a cut on the outter sidewall and it is also perished
    • NoteOffside front tyre has a cut on the outter sidewall

  17. Pass64,050 miles (+3,402)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    64,050 miles
    Test number
    716313355129
    • NoteNearside front tyre is worn close to the legal limit, it has a cut on the outter sidewall and it is also perished
    • NoteOffside front tyre has a cut on the outter sidewall

  18. Pass60,648 miles (+4,113)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    60,648 miles
    Test number
    586734454130
    • NoteNearside front tyre sidewall deteriorating

  19. Pass56,535 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    56,535 miles
    Test number
    835379443198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Fail56,535 miles (+4,152)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,535 miles
    Test number
    805108343196
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  21. Pass52,383 miles (+111)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    52,383 miles
    Test number
    726071852132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail52,272 miles (+5,376)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,272 miles
    Test number
    316400752156
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  23. Pass46,896 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    46,896 miles
    Test number
    219046941453
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail46,896 miles (+5,956)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,896 miles
    Test number
    969876141142
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass40,940 miles (+5,783)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    40,940 miles
    Test number
    891229430107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass35,157 miles (+6,963)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    35,157 miles
    Test number
    864077949149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass28,194 miles (+6,889)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    28,194 miles
    Test number
    413619548197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass21,305 miles (+96)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    21,305 miles
    Test number
    670905157165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail21,209 miles2 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,209 miles
    Test number
    430725947164
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousDamage to offside front tyre
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about LB04 VWL

Does LB04 VWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 VWL is valid until 7 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB04 VWL?
The MOT on LB04 VWL is valid until 7 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB04 VWL done?
LB04 VWL was recorded at 85,972 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 3,411 miles a year.
Has LB04 VWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 VWL has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LB04 VWL 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 VWL find?
LB04 VWL passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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