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Volvo V40

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,783 cc

LD03 DFKMOT history

LD03 DFK is a grey petrol Volvo V40 first used on 18 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 94,518 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
94,518 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,503 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 DFK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,783 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 DFK was last recorded at 94,518 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 4,308 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,210 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,308 miles
Average per year
2,503 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,518 miles
  • 2025 – 90,210 miles
  • 2024 – 86,034 miles
  • 2023 – 83,322 miles
  • 2022 – 79,919 miles
  • 2021 – 77,740 miles
  • 2020 – 76,232 miles
  • 2019 – 71,447 miles
  • 2018 – 66,744 miles
  • 2017 – 61,760 miles
  • 2016 – 60,489 miles
  • 2015 – 59,726 miles
  • 2014 – 58,874 miles
  • 2013 – 57,747 miles
  • 2012 – 56,780 miles
  • 2011 – 55,794 miles
  • 2010 – 54,537 miles
  • 2009 – 53,482 miles
  • 2008 – 52,120 miles
  • 2007 – 50,367 miles
  • 2006 – 44,622 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,518 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

31 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,518 miles (+4,308)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    94,518 miles
    Test number
    575885678289
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass90,210 miles (+15)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    90,210 miles
    Test number
    411385865827
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Fail90,195 miles (+4,161)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,195 miles
    Test number
    101114259677
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass86,034 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    86,034 miles
    Test number
    476152556481
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Fail86,033 miles (+2,711)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,033 miles
    Test number
    432359866833
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass83,322 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    83,322 miles
    Test number
    933732869918
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))

  7. Fail83,306 miles (+3,387)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,306 miles
    Test number
    693941208350
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))

  8. Pass79,919 miles (+2,179)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    79,919 miles
    Test number
    755350912926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass77,740 miles (+1,508)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    77,740 miles
    Test number
    201878182227
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass76,232 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    76,232 miles
    Test number
    735754678271
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Both tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre perishing on outersidewall
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail76,217 miles (+4,770)4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,217 miles
    Test number
    303813363400
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Both tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre perishing on outersidewall
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass71,447 miles (+4,703)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    71,447 miles
    Test number
    550642964513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,744 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    66,744 miles
    Test number
    935359353348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail66,722 miles (+4,962)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,722 miles
    Test number
    231779317309
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  15. Pass61,760 miles (+1,271)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    61,760 miles
    Test number
    906788050407
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass60,489 miles (+763)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    60,489 miles
    Test number
    719056330064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,726 miles (+852)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    59,726 miles
    Test number
    816313745011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,874 miles (+1,127)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    58,874 miles
    Test number
    495484944089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    57,747 miles
    Test number
    557842553097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail57,747 miles (+967)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,747 miles
    Test number
    979752053007
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass56,780 miles (+986)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    56,780 miles
    Test number
    465731452063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass55,794 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    55,794 miles
    Test number
    626439461036
    • NoteNear side front tyre outer side wall deteriorated.

  23. Fail55,794 miles (+1,257)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,794 miles
    Test number
    776669061020
    • Repaired at testNearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteNear side front tyre outer side wall deteriorated.

  24. Pass54,537 miles (+1,055)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    54,537 miles
    Test number
    344347060021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass53,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    53,482 miles
    Test number
    302601879073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail53,482 miles (+1,362)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,482 miles
    Test number
    592751779095
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  27. Fail52,120 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,120 miles
    Test number
    433513978032
    • Repaired at testFuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

  28. Pass52,120 miles (+1,753)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    52,120 miles
    Test number
    842383478076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass50,367 miles (+5,745)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    50,367 miles
    Test number
    260555267080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass44,622 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    44,622 miles
    Test number
    214296166083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail44,622 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,622 miles
    Test number
    373846866083
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Questions about LD03 DFK

Does LD03 DFK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 DFK is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD03 DFK?
The MOT on LD03 DFK is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD03 DFK done?
LD03 DFK was recorded at 94,518 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 2,503 miles a year.
Has LD03 DFK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 DFK has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LD03 DFK 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 LD03 DFK find?
LD03 DFK passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, but not excessively.

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