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Volvo S40

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,400 cc

LD08 SBXMOT history

LD08 SBX is a black diesel Volvo S40 first used on 22 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 132,253 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

LD08 SBX black Volvo S40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo S40, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
132,253 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,463 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 SBX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
22 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 SBX was last recorded at 132,253 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,229 miles · 7 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
6,463 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,253 miles
  • 2024 – 119,534 miles
  • 2023 – 110,482 miles
  • 2022 – 104,420 miles
  • 2021 – 94,791 miles
  • 2020 – 89,312 miles
  • 2019 – 86,178 miles
  • 2018 – 80,321 miles
  • 2017 – 74,556 miles
  • 2016 – 68,851 miles
  • 2015 – 64,062 miles
  • 2014 – 58,719 miles
  • 2012 – 49,135 miles
  • 2011 – 42,280 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,253 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four fronts are worse

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Various steering braking and suspension components have coroded both rear springs coroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,253 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    132,253 miles
    Test number
    132805001606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail132,229 miles (+12,695)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,229 miles
    Test number
    763548041141
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  3. Pass119,534 miles (+110)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    119,534 miles
    Test number
    925703061957
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four fronts are worse (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVarious steering braking and suspension components have coroded both rear springs coroded

  4. Fail119,424 miles (+8,942)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,424 miles
    Test number
    275604002743
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four fronts are worse (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVarious steering braking and suspension components have coroded both rear springs coroded

  5. Pass110,482 miles (+6,062)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    110,482 miles
    Test number
    593501558207
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass104,420 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    104,420 miles
    Test number
    917182391850
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail104,410 miles (+9,619)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,410 miles
    Test number
    658332045626
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass94,791 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    94,791 miles
    Test number
    950172885421
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail94,789 miles (+5,477)3 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,789 miles
    Test number
    914373950641
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn w/bone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside All direction indicators not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear w/bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass89,312 miles (+3,134)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    89,312 miles
    Test number
    575803234030
    • 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))

  11. Pass86,178 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    86,178 miles
    Test number
    459711889561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail86,169 miles (+5,848)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,169 miles
    Test number
    644123187569
    • MajorEmissions not tested low engine oil (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  13. Pass80,321 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    80,321 miles
    Test number
    613329119612
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Fail80,321 miles (+5,765)2 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,321 miles
    Test number
    100345197385
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass74,556 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    74,556 miles
    Test number
    850469472221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail74,556 miles (+5,705)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,556 miles
    Test number
    624131278394
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass68,851 miles (+4,789)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    68,851 miles
    Test number
    830847253569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass64,062 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    64,062 miles
    Test number
    638261585132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail64,062 miles (+5,343)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,062 miles
    Test number
    636941385155
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass58,719 miles (+9,584)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    58,719 miles
    Test number
    885061564111
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  21. Pass49,135 miles (+6,855)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    49,135 miles
    Test number
    456436252485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,280 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    42,280 miles
    Test number
    237273841340
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteRear brake pads low

Questions about LD08 SBX

Does LD08 SBX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 SBX is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD08 SBX?
The MOT on LD08 SBX is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 SBX done?
LD08 SBX was recorded at 132,253 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 6,463 miles a year.
Has LD08 SBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 SBX has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 SBX 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 LD08 SBX find?
LD08 SBX passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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