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Volvo S40

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,998 cc

LB55 AEKMOT history

LB55 AEK is a black diesel Volvo S40 first used on 15 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 4 Aug 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 126,358 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Aug 2023
Mileage
126,358 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,337 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 AEK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 AEK was last recorded at 126,358 miles on 5 Aug 2022, 7,185 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Jul 2017: 108,612 miles, lower than 108,943 miles on 5 Aug 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
119,173 miles · 14 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
7,185 miles
Average per year
6,337 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 126,358 miles
  • 2021 – 119,173 miles
  • 2020 – 116,659 miles
  • 2019 – 114,527 miles
  • 2018 – 111,797 miles
  • 2017 – 108,612 miles
  • 2016 – 108,943 miles
  • 2015 – 99,865 miles
  • 2014 – 95,199 miles
  • 2013 – 87,552 miles
  • 2012 – 81,187 miles
  • 2011 – 71,559 miles
  • 2010 – 62,000 miles
  • 2009 – 54,247 miles
  • 2008 – 39,485 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,358 miles
  • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and n/s/r on inner 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.

  • Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,358 miles (+7,185)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    126,358 miles
    Test number
    733002909627
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and n/s/r on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass119,173 miles (+2,514)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    119,173 miles
    Test number
    984994285358
    • AdvisoryEloys tank repair deteriorating

  3. Pass116,659 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    116,659 miles
    Test number
    139206827998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail116,656 miles (+2,129)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,656 miles
    Test number
    602097999030
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass114,527 miles (+2,730)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    114,527 miles
    Test number
    742108454779
    • AdvisoryOffside park brake low effort

  6. Pass111,797 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    111,797 miles
    Test number
    483671467624
    • AdvisoryFront wishbones rear bushes perishing

  7. Fail111,797 miles (+3,185)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,797 miles
    Test number
    260276499603
    • MajorBrake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment no reserve travel (1.1.15 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront wishbones rear bushes perishing

  8. Pass108,612 miles (-331)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    108,612 miles
    Test number
    277638061952
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre uneven wear
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion forming on underside/components

  9. Pass108,943 miles (+5,000)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    108,943 miles
    Test number
    512715018963
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

  10. Fail103,943 miles (+4,078)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,943 miles
    Test number
    158326549184
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

  11. Pass99,865 miles (+4,666)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    99,865 miles
    Test number
    338659225274
    • NoteNearside rear number plate lamp dim
    • NoteStone chips in windscreen
    • NoteUnder body components rusty
    • NoteUnder body rear of vechicle rusty

  12. Pass95,199 miles (+8)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    95,199 miles
    Test number
    575460564211
    • NoteBoth front and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

  13. Fail95,191 miles (+7,639)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,191 miles
    Test number
    755149354243
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteBoth front and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

  14. Pass87,552 miles (+6,365)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    87,552 miles
    Test number
    765112223337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail81,187 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,187 miles
    Test number
    445149912425
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass81,187 miles (+9,628)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    81,187 miles
    Test number
    679869412383
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass71,559 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    71,559 miles
    Test number
    349158211314
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteRear brake disc starting to corrode

  18. Fail71,559 miles (+9,559)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,559 miles
    Test number
    627268611315
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteRear brake disc starting to corrode

  19. Pass62,000 miles (+7,753)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    62,000 miles
    Test number
    740319200309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass54,247 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    54,247 miles
    Test number
    564720829359
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  21. Fail54,247 miles (+14,762)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,247 miles
    Test number
    570140029385
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  22. Pass39,485 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    39,485 miles
    Test number
    323024328322
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB55 AEK

Does LB55 AEK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 AEK expired on 4 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 AEK?
The MOT on LB55 AEK expired on 4 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 AEK done?
LB55 AEK was recorded at 126,358 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2022, an average of 6,337 miles a year.
Has LB55 AEK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 AEK has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on LB55 AEK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Jul 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB55 AEK find?
LB55 AEK passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2022 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and n/s/r on inner edge.

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