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Volvo S40

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc

LB08 KVZMOT history

LB08 KVZ is a silver petrol Volvo S40 first used on 24 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 135,955 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
135,955 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,128 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 KVZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
24 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 KVZ was last recorded at 135,955 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 16,228 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,727 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
16,228 miles
Average per year
7,128 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,955 miles
  • 2025 – 119,727 miles
  • 2024 – 107,119 miles
  • 2023 – 103,784 miles
  • 2022 – 99,950 miles
  • 2021 – 87,444 miles
  • 2020 – 77,287 miles
  • 2019 – 67,720 miles
  • 2018 – 63,445 miles
  • 2017 – 59,327 miles
  • 2016 – 54,426 miles
  • 2015 – 48,206 miles
  • 2014 – 42,619 miles
  • 2013 – 37,610 miles
  • 2012 – 33,016 miles
  • 2011 – 30,802 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,955 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 8 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,955 miles (+16,228)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    135,955 miles
    Test number
    660893614423
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass119,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    119,727 miles
    Test number
    284558895992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail119,727 miles (+12,608)2 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,727 miles
    Test number
    207904273013
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass107,119 miles (+3,335)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    107,119 miles
    Test number
    647534410677
    • AdvisorySills and under body covered

  5. Pass103,784 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    103,784 miles
    Test number
    282073944463
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drive shaft bearing is noisy
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Fail103,784 miles (+3,834)1 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,784 miles
    Test number
    750814173565
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drive shaft bearing is noisy
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass99,950 miles (+12,506)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    99,950 miles
    Test number
    921540685840
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass87,444 miles (+10,157)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    87,444 miles
    Test number
    864724500255
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass77,287 miles (+9,567)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    77,287 miles
    Test number
    885275714762
    • 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))

  10. Pass67,720 miles (+4,275)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    67,720 miles
    Test number
    523698021730
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass63,445 miles (+4,118)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    63,445 miles
    Test number
    516595249738
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass59,327 miles (+4,901)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    59,327 miles
    Test number
    166476694016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,426 miles (+6,220)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    54,426 miles
    Test number
    476540980171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is cracked and perished no cords at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is worn on inside edge no cords at time of test
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted at time of test

  14. Pass48,206 miles (+5,587)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    48,206 miles
    Test number
    555030095103
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to perish in the tread
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn of tread inner edge

  15. Pass42,619 miles (+5,009)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    42,619 miles
    Test number
    839173884148
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass37,610 miles (+4,594)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    37,610 miles
    Test number
    265289083140
    • NoteUnable to check o/s/r adult seat belt due to child seat fitted

  17. Pass33,016 miles (+2,214)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    33,016 miles
    Test number
    407202912287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,802 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    30,802 miles
    Test number
    929229151123
    • NoteNearside wing indicator lens damaged

Questions about LB08 KVZ

Does LB08 KVZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 KVZ is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 KVZ?
The MOT on LB08 KVZ 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 LB08 KVZ done?
LB08 KVZ was recorded at 135,955 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 7,128 miles a year.
Has LB08 KVZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 KVZ has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 KVZ 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 LB08 KVZ find?
LB08 KVZ passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: central front exhaust mounting defective; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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