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Volvo S40

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,596 cc

LB56 VXMMOT history

LB56 VXM is a grey petrol Volvo S40 first used on 12 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 214,211 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Aug 2026
Mileage
214,211 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,231 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 VXM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
12 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 VXM was last recorded at 214,211 miles on 3 Aug 2025, 7,836 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
206,375 miles · 4 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
7,836 miles
Average per year
9,231 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 214,211 miles
  • 2024 – 206,375 miles
  • 2023 – 200,390 miles
  • 2022 – 195,234 miles
  • 2021 – 187,039 miles
  • 2020 – 172,343 miles
  • 2019 – 154,200 miles
  • 2018 – 138,707 miles
  • 2017 – 130,387 miles
  • 2016 – 124,144 miles
  • 2015 – 113,215 miles
  • 2014 – 105,094 miles
  • 2013 – 92,689 miles
  • 2012 – 82,352 miles
  • 2011 – 82,297 miles
  • 2010 – 72,832 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass214,211 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass214,211 miles (+7,836)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    214,211 miles
    Test number
    271274723803
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass206,375 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    206,375 miles
    Test number
    917247020307
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail206,375 miles (+5,985)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,375 miles
    Test number
    148420583007
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass200,390 miles (+5,156)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    200,390 miles
    Test number
    187599710720
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass195,234 miles (+8,195)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    195,234 miles
    Test number
    757776067129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass187,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    187,039 miles
    Test number
    393817217238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail187,028 miles (+14,685)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,028 miles
    Test number
    669184705264
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass172,343 miles (+18,143)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    172,343 miles
    Test number
    538003625976
    • AdvisoryOffside front shock absorber leaking slightly

  9. Pass154,200 miles (+15,493)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    154,200 miles
    Test number
    657617571489
    • AdvisoryPower steering not working when engine is idling
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage just outside fail criteria

  10. Pass138,707 miles (+8,320)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    138,707 miles
    Test number
    996297578840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass130,387 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    130,387 miles
    Test number
    686892743762
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail130,385 miles (+6,241)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,385 miles
    Test number
    928040551318
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass124,144 miles (+10,929)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    124,144 miles
    Test number
    220107086192
    • AdvisoryOffside rear lens cluster repaired with tape function is not impaired
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damage in zone b is contained within a 40mm circle

  14. Pass113,215 miles (+8,121)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    113,215 miles
    Test number
    399472715128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass105,094 miles (+12,405)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    105,094 miles
    Test number
    788564314187
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  16. Pass92,689 miles (+10,337)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    92,689 miles
    Test number
    156186493003
    • NoteWindscreen damage is outside swept area

  17. Pass82,352 miles (+55)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    82,352 miles
    Test number
    759110812172
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass82,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    82,297 miles
    Test number
    419033041115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail82,297 miles (+9,465)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,297 miles
    Test number
    216240641156
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  20. Fail72,832 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,832 miles
    Test number
    162660900136
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front tyres are close to the limit
    • NoteDamage to front windscreen. meets requirements

  21. Pass72,832 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    72,832 miles
    Test number
    502830200161
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front tyres are close to the limit
    • NoteDamage to front windscreen. meets requirements

Questions about LB56 VXM

Does LB56 VXM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 VXM expired on 21 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 VXM?
The MOT on LB56 VXM expired on 21 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 VXM done?
LB56 VXM was recorded at 214,211 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2025, an average of 9,231 miles a year.
Has LB56 VXM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 VXM has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LB56 VXM 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 LB56 VXM find?
LB56 VXM passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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