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Volvo S40

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,798 cc

LB55 DNFMOT history

LB55 DNF is a silver petrol Volvo S40 first used on 16 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 14 Feb 2024 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 136,080 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Feb 2024
Mileage
136,080 mi
At MOT on 14 Feb 2023
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,644 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 DNF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
16 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 DNF was last recorded at 136,080 miles on 14 Feb 2023, 7,771 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,309 miles · 20 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
7,771 miles
Average per year
3,644 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 136,080 miles
  • 2022 – 128,309 miles
  • 2021 – 120,625 miles
  • 2020 – 118,500 miles
  • 2019 – 113,196 miles
  • 2018 – 109,386 miles
  • 2017 – 103,034 miles
  • 2016 – 103,012 miles
  • 2015 – 102,080 miles
  • 2014 – 101,269 miles
  • 2013 – 99,978 miles
  • 2012 – 99,315 miles
  • 2011 – 98,204 miles
  • 2010 – 96,681 miles
  • 2009 – 89,818 miles
  • 2008 – 84,322 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,080 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rear hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • General underbody component condition corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,080 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    136,080 miles
    Test number
    279790886482
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rear hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail136,080 miles (+7,771)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,080 miles
    Test number
    913530598175
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rear hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass128,309 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    128,309 miles
    Test number
    635551078602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail128,308 miles (+7,683)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,308 miles
    Test number
    505845624818
    • MajorFront Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both front (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wing heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Tyres wearing on inner edges
  5. Pass120,625 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    120,625 miles
    Test number
    784342090061
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody component condition corroded
  6. Fail120,625 miles (+2,125)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,625 miles
    Test number
    411957873124
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody component condition corroded
  7. Pass118,500 miles (+5,304)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    118,500 miles
    Test number
    904039816813
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass113,196 miles (+3,810)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    113,196 miles
    Test number
    958014116317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass109,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    109,386 miles
    Test number
    667267596901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail109,386 miles (+6,352)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,386 miles
    Test number
    881811314993
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  11. Pass103,034 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    103,034 miles
    Test number
    567795574746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass103,012 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    103,012 miles
    Test number
    208981110059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail103,012 miles (+932)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,012 miles
    Test number
    938179882100
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  14. Pass102,080 miles (+811)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    102,080 miles
    Test number
    866857585925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass101,269 miles (+1,291)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    101,269 miles
    Test number
    119239504372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail99,978 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,978 miles
    Test number
    889866113316
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  17. Pass99,978 miles (+663)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    99,978 miles
    Test number
    957186613356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass99,315 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    99,315 miles
    Test number
    966521432341
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteAnti skid and service lights illuminated on dash
  19. Fail99,311 miles (+1,107)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,311 miles
    Test number
    447721932489
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteAnti skid and service lights illuminated on dash
  20. Pass98,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    98,204 miles
    Test number
    427237521346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail98,204 miles (+1,523)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,204 miles
    Test number
    826177321357
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  22. Pass96,681 miles (+6,863)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    96,681 miles
    Test number
    804929500391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass89,818 miles (+5,496)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    89,818 miles
    Test number
    384608509388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass84,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    84,322 miles
    Test number
    833606438302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail84,322 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,322 miles
    Test number
    934596438313
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Questions about LB55 DNF

Does LB55 DNF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 DNF expired on 14 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 DNF?
The MOT on LB55 DNF expired on 14 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 DNF done?
LB55 DNF was recorded at 136,080 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2023, an average of 3,644 miles a year.
Has LB55 DNF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 DNF has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LB55 DNF 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 LB55 DNF find?
LB55 DNF passed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2023 with 4 advisories: exhaust mounting defective rear hanger broken; nearside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge, and 1 more.

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