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Volvo S40

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,783 cc

LD03 MPXMOT history

LD03 MPX is a red petrol Volvo S40 first used on 30 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 21 Feb 2023 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 112,484 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Feb 2023
Mileage
112,484 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2023
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,101 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 MPX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,783 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LD03 MPX was last recorded at 112,484 miles on 7 Mar 2023, 722 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,762 miles · 22 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
722 miles
Average per year
5,101 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 112,484 miles
  • 2022 – 111,762 miles
  • 2021 – 110,683 miles
  • 2020 – 109,956 miles
  • 2019 – 106,931 miles
  • 2018 – 103,889 miles
  • 2017 – 100,202 miles
  • 2016 – 95,803 miles
  • 2015 – 88,282 miles
  • 2014 – 72,407 miles
  • 2013 – 60,359 miles
  • 2012 – 52,291 miles
  • 2011 – 48,727 miles
  • 2010 – 45,393 miles
  • 2009 – 40,977 miles
  • 2008 – 36,828 miles
  • 2007 – 32,561 miles
  • 2006 – 26,476 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail112,484 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryBrake servo action slow
  • AdvisoryService brake low in effort, advise brakes check

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm central tie rod

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Part of nearside rear side light not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear exhaust bracket corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 27 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail112,484 miles (+722)3 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,484 miles
    Test number
    139056686484
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake servo action slow
    • AdvisoryService brake low in effort, advise brakes check

  2. Pass111,762 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    111,762 miles
    Test number
    128353465047
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm central tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Fail111,758 miles (+1,075)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,758 miles
    Test number
    290922319559
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning bulb out (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm central tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass110,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    110,683 miles
    Test number
    354853254496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail110,683 miles (+727)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,683 miles
    Test number
    473340671414
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure reflector (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper quadrant (1.1.15 (e))

  6. Pass109,956 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    109,956 miles
    Test number
    199169182936
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has stonechip damage in the swept area.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Turning white. (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Turning white. (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Fail109,956 miles (+3,025)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,956 miles
    Test number
    654066476198
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has stonechip damage in the swept area.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Turning white. (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Turning white. (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass106,931 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    106,931 miles
    Test number
    577188701488
    • AdvisoryPart of nearside rear side light not working
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket corroded

  9. Fail106,931 miles (+3,042)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,931 miles
    Test number
    930559178658
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPart of nearside rear side light not working
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket corroded

  10. Pass103,889 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    103,889 miles
    Test number
    592267861727
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFuel filler cap seal slightly perished

  11. Fail103,889 miles (+3,687)3 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,889 miles
    Test number
    939513949275
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFuel filler cap seal slightly perished

  12. Pass100,202 miles (+4,399)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    100,202 miles
    Test number
    578238805602
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside & nearside worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit down to minimum/uneven wear (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively also slight grab (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated more than slight
    • AdvisoryVehicle dirty underneath

  13. Pass95,803 miles (+7,521)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    95,803 miles
    Test number
    518403555022
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil more than slight (leaking) (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside & nearside (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryVehicle dirty underneath

  14. Pass88,282 miles (+15,875)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    88,282 miles
    Test number
    116664425478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass72,407 miles (+12,048)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    72,407 miles
    Test number
    745996004035
    • 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)

  16. Pass60,359 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2014
    Odometer
    60,359 miles
    Test number
    866571303140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail60,359 miles (+8,068)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,359 miles
    Test number
    295301203445
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

  18. Fail52,291 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,291 miles
    Test number
    716161702173
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass52,291 miles (+3,564)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    52,291 miles
    Test number
    838941802175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,727 miles (+3,334)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    48,727 miles
    Test number
    267178601176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,393 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2011
    Odometer
    45,393 miles
    Test number
    243124620457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,340 miles (+4,363)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    45,340 miles
    Test number
    464168910106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,977 miles (+4,149)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    40,977 miles
    Test number
    113371629168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,828 miles (+4,267)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    36,828 miles
    Test number
    250800928400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass32,561 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    32,561 miles
    Test number
    253875117140
    • NoteOff side front wiper blade split

  26. Fail32,561 miles (+6,085)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,561 miles
    Test number
    623565717176
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteOff side front wiper blade split

  27. Pass26,476 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    26,476 miles
    Test number
    690493326123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass26,476 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    26,476 miles
    Test number
    411387816193
    • NoteNEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EGDE

Questions about LD03 MPX

Does LD03 MPX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD03 MPX expired on 21 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD03 MPX?
The MOT on LD03 MPX expired on 21 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD03 MPX done?
LD03 MPX was recorded at 112,484 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2023, an average of 5,101 miles a year.
Has LD03 MPX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 MPX has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LD03 MPX 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 MPX find?
LD03 MPX failed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2023 with 3 major defects, 3 minor defects and 6 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; offside windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively; rear exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases, and 9 more.

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