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Volvo S40

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,783 cc

LC02 FTEMOT history

LC02 FTE is a silver petrol Volvo S40 first used on 31 May 2002. Its MOT expired on 12 Feb 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 76,862 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Feb 2026
Mileage
76,862 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,324 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC02 FTE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,783 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
31 May 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC02 FTE was last recorded at 76,862 miles on 13 Feb 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,861 miles · 25 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,324 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 76,862 miles
  • 2024 – 63,735 miles
  • 2022 – 46,659 miles
  • 2021 – 36,719 miles
  • 2020 – 36,341 miles
  • 2019 – 35,644 miles
  • 2018 – 34,316 miles
  • 2017 – 31,511 miles
  • 2016 – 28,198 miles
  • 2015 – 26,329 miles
  • 2014 – 25,183 miles
  • 2012 – 23,880 miles
  • 2011 – 22,023 miles
  • 2010 – 20,754 miles
  • 2009 – 19,776 miles
  • 2008 – 18,171 miles
  • 2007 – 16,692 miles
  • 2006 – 13,602 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,862 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2025

  • Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 2 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,862 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    76,862 miles
    Test number
    109996064749
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  2. Fail76,861 miles2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,861 miles
    Test number
    892618215428
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  3. Fail76,861 miles (+13,126)17 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,861 miles
    Test number
    272975409764
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Fuel pipe insecure at filter (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn inner link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury indicator unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. Pass63,735 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    63,735 miles
    Test number
    573601020785
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Fail63,735 miles (+17,076)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,735 miles
    Test number
    134863351354
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass46,659 miles (+2)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    46,659 miles
    Test number
    428890769445
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear seat removed
    • AdvisoryFuel filter insecure
  7. Fail46,657 miles (+9,938)1 dangerous6 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,657 miles
    Test number
    107098211140
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filter insecure
  8. Pass36,719 miles (+378)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    36,719 miles
    Test number
    708014848279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
  9. Pass36,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    36,341 miles
    Test number
    358097066792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail36,341 miles (+697)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,341 miles
    Test number
    591697468146
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  11. Pass35,644 miles (+1,328)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    35,644 miles
    Test number
    501141441959
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Pass34,316 miles (+2,805)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    34,316 miles
    Test number
    426210840009
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  13. Pass31,511 miles (+3,313)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    31,511 miles
    Test number
    605109515767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass28,198 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    28,198 miles
    Test number
    357892581691
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  15. Fail28,198 miles (+1,869)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,198 miles
    Test number
    717800510832
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  16. Pass26,329 miles (+1,146)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    26,329 miles
    Test number
    476314565030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass25,183 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    25,183 miles
    Test number
    309932844019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  18. Fail25,183 miles (+1,303)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,183 miles
    Test number
    257802444066
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  19. Pass23,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    23,880 miles
    Test number
    639727292238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail23,880 miles (+1,857)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,880 miles
    Test number
    309257992451
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  21. Pass22,023 miles (+1,269)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    22,023 miles
    Test number
    597857151204
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
  22. Pass20,754 miles (+978)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    20,754 miles
    Test number
    811407430277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,776 miles (+1,605)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    19,776 miles
    Test number
    233726599095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,171 miles (+1,479)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    18,171 miles
    Test number
    230194068052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass16,692 miles (+3,090)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    16,692 miles
    Test number
    404870467028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass13,602 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    13,602 miles
    Test number
    363673236023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC02 FTE

Does LC02 FTE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC02 FTE expired on 12 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC02 FTE?
The MOT on LC02 FTE expired on 12 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC02 FTE done?
LC02 FTE was recorded at 76,862 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2025, an average of 3,324 miles a year.
Has LC02 FTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC02 FTE has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LC02 FTE 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 LC02 FTE find?
LC02 FTE passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate.

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