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Volvo S40

Bronze · Petrol · 2003 · 1,783 cc

LE03 VSDMOT history

LE03 VSD is a bronze petrol Volvo S40 first used on 2 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 76,926 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
76,926 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
12 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,564 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE03 VSD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,783 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
2 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE03 VSD was last recorded at 76,926 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 48 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,878 miles · 18 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
48 miles
Average per year
1,564 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 76,926 miles
  • 2024 – 75,035 miles
  • 2023 – 73,173 miles
  • 2022 – 70,773 miles
  • 2021 – 69,242 miles
  • 2019 – 65,446 miles
  • 2018 – 63,503 miles
  • 2017 – 62,207 miles
  • 2016 – 61,295 miles
  • 2015 – 59,807 miles
  • 2014 – 58,650 miles
  • 2013 – 57,079 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,926 miles
  • AdvisoryFront foglamps both inoperativeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear close to rear joint (1.1.11 (c))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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,926 miles (+48)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    76,926 miles
    Test number
    667542914563
    • AdvisoryFront foglamps both inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear close to rear joint (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail76,878 miles (+1,843)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,878 miles
    Test number
    970651847373
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront foglamps both inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear close to rear joint (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass75,035 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    75,035 miles
    Test number
    101528254664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail75,033 miles (+1,860)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,033 miles
    Test number
    755479110069
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Fog lamps inoperative
    • AdvisoryFront Fog lamps inoperative

  5. Pass73,173 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    73,173 miles
    Test number
    573384925789
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail73,171 miles (+2,398)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,171 miles
    Test number
    405225994569
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass70,773 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    70,773 miles
    Test number
    852911359737
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail70,772 miles (+1,530)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,772 miles
    Test number
    295855870692
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass69,242 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    69,242 miles
    Test number
    960837874008
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail69,242 miles (+3,796)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,242 miles
    Test number
    202147428833
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass65,446 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    65,446 miles
    Test number
    361216467314
    • 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))

  12. Fail65,446 miles (+1,943)1 major2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,446 miles
    Test number
    937157344274
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  13. Pass63,503 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    63,503 miles
    Test number
    571117378189
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. FailMileage not read3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    853048225566
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass62,207 miles (+912)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    62,207 miles
    Test number
    437880832173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    61,295 miles
    Test number
    688780872521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail61,295 miles (+1,488)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,295 miles
    Test number
    611958723091
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass59,807 miles (+1,157)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    59,807 miles
    Test number
    929047285026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass58,650 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    58,650 miles
    Test number
    177744074429
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear discs both side slightly rusty

  20. Fail58,650 miles (+1,571)2 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,650 miles
    Test number
    765734074041
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear discs both side slightly rusty

  21. Pass57,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    57,079 miles
    Test number
    896352273047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE03 VSD

Does LE03 VSD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE03 VSD is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LE03 VSD?
The MOT on LE03 VSD is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE03 VSD done?
LE03 VSD was recorded at 76,926 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 1,564 miles a year.
Has LE03 VSD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE03 VSD has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LE03 VSD 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 LE03 VSD find?
LE03 VSD passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: front foglamps both inoperative; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear close to rear joint.

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