
Volvo S40
Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc
LD08 SBZMOT history
LD08 SBZ is a red petrol Volvo S40 first used on 20 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 100,117 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Nov 2027
- Mileage
- 100,117 mi
- At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,702 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD08 SBZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- S40
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,596 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 20 May 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Nov 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD08 SBZ was last recorded at 100,117 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 4,939 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 95,178 miles · 10 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,939 miles
- Average per year
- 4,702 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 100,117 miles
- 2025 – 95,178 miles
- 2024 – 90,647 miles
- 2023 – 83,553 miles
- 2022 – 77,483 miles
- 2021 – 71,914 miles
- 2020 – 66,436 miles
- 2019 – 62,364 miles
- 2018 – 55,859 miles
- 2017 – 48,556 miles
- 2016 – 44,235 miles
- 2015 – 40,607 miles
- 2014 – 35,718 miles
- 2013 – 32,106 miles
- 2012 – 29,677 miles
- 2011 – 27,690 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor3 MOTs, 2024
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both top mounts worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
22 tests since 16 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass100,117 miles (+4,939)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2027
- Odometer
- 100,117 miles
- Test number
- 627832178060
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass95,178 miles (+4,531)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 95,178 miles
- Test number
- 841101765427
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass90,647 miles (+76)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 90,647 miles
- Test number
- 481881979218
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass90,571 miles (+4)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2025
- Odometer
- 90,571 miles
- Test number
- 628435437886
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both top mounts worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail90,567 miles (+7,014)1 dangerous1 major3 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,567 miles
- Test number
- 845566274461
- DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Bolts loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both top mounts worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass83,553 miles (+6,070)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 83,553 miles
- Test number
- 880899290573
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Pass77,483 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 77,483 miles
- Test number
- 525465544785
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail77,483 miles (+5,569)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,483 miles
- Test number
- 278962738938
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass71,914 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 71,914 miles
- Test number
- 987693402482
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail71,914 miles (+5,478)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,914 miles
- Test number
- 792902621093
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass66,436 miles (+4,072)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 66,436 miles
- Test number
- 802153231373
- AdvisoryMinor bind on n/s/r brakes
- AdvisoryO/s/f and n/s/r tyres 3mm -205/55/16v
- AdvisoryWater ingress in o/s side repeater
Pass62,364 miles (+6,505)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 62,364 miles
- Test number
- 236320741837
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass55,859 miles (+7,303)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 55,859 miles
- Test number
- 437757187696
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,556 miles (+4,321)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 48,556 miles
- Test number
- 856118358799
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,235 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 44,235 miles
- Test number
- 137831003080
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance and contaminated with water (1.4.A.2e)
- AdvisoryFront reg plate cracked
- AdvisoryRear bumper damaged
Fail44,235 miles (+3,628)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,235 miles
- Test number
- 505046165743
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance and contaminated with water (1.4.A.2e)
- AdvisoryFront reg plate cracked
- AdvisoryRear bumper damaged
Pass40,607 miles (+4,889)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 40,607 miles
- Test number
- 624368957040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,718 miles (+3,612)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 35,718 miles
- Test number
- 528021884181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,106 miles (+2,429)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 32,106 miles
- Test number
- 116852683147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,677 miles (+1,987)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2013
- Odometer
- 29,677 miles
- Test number
- 765028832142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,690 miles (+57)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2012
- Odometer
- 27,690 miles
- Test number
- 877877531184
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail27,633 miles4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,633 miles
- Test number
- 796616831151
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about LD08 SBZ
- Does LD08 SBZ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 SBZ is valid until 5 Nov 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LD08 SBZ?
- The MOT on LD08 SBZ is valid until 5 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LD08 SBZ done?
- LD08 SBZ was recorded at 100,117 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 4,702 miles a year.
- Has LD08 SBZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD08 SBZ has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on LD08 SBZ 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 SBZ find?
- LD08 SBZ passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; central rear upper stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; rear inner brake pad(s) wearing thin.
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