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Volvo V40

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 1,876 cc

LK04 XHCMOT history

LK04 XHC is a grey diesel Volvo V40 first used on 31 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 8 Mar 2026 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 169,569 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Mar 2026
Mileage
169,569 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2025
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
7,939 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK04 XHC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,876 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK04 XHC was last recorded at 169,569 miles on 24 Feb 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,568 miles · 20 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
7,939 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 169,569 miles
  • 2024 – 166,277 miles
  • 2023 – 163,588 miles
  • 2022 – 159,853 miles
  • 2020 – 151,337 miles
  • 2019 – 147,131 miles
  • 2018 – 138,968 miles
  • 2017 – 129,995 miles
  • 2016 – 116,197 miles
  • 2015 – 112,675 miles
  • 2014 – 103,584 miles
  • 2013 – 92,211 miles
  • 2012 – 80,210 miles
  • 2011 – 68,548 miles
  • 2010 – 51,728 miles
  • 2009 – 44,963 miles
  • 2008 – 39,884 miles
  • 2007 – 28,822 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,569 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBoth n/s & o/s/r brake backplates corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryO/s/f brake pad inner nearing limitRecorded 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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • 4x brake back plates corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

30 tests since 4 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,569 miles (+1)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    169,569 miles
    Test number
    589477983079
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth n/s & o/s/r brake backplates corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/f brake pad inner nearing limit

  2. Fail169,568 miles (+3,291)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,568 miles
    Test number
    755442980219
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth n/s & o/s/r brake backplates corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/f brake pad inner nearing limit

  3. Pass166,277 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    166,277 miles
    Test number
    843125516890
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin and outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail166,277 miles (+2,689)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,277 miles
    Test number
    789636659054
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin and outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass163,588 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    163,588 miles
    Test number
    436578097306
    • Advisory4x brake back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNSF marker light lens missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail163,587 miles (+3,734)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,587 miles
    Test number
    392944557314
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • Advisory4x brake back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNSF marker light lens missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass159,853 miles (+8,516)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    159,853 miles
    Test number
    196593548431
    • AdvisoryN/S/F BRAKE BACKPLATE CORRODING
    • AdvisoryN/S/F UPPER STRUT MOUNTING DETERIORATING
    • AdvisoryN/S/R BRAKE BACKPLATE CORRODING
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BORDERLINE PASS (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/S/F BRAKE BACKPLATE CORRODING
    • AdvisoryO/S/R BRAKE BACKPLATE CORRODING
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))

  8. Pass151,337 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    151,337 miles
    Test number
    826254599802
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBOTH N/S & O/S/R BRAKE BACKPLATES CORRODING

  9. Fail151,336 miles (+4,205)5 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,336 miles
    Test number
    538610348390
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBOTH N/S & O/S/R BRAKE BACKPLATES CORRODING
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass147,131 miles (+8,163)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    147,131 miles
    Test number
    478818707538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass138,968 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    138,968 miles
    Test number
    599406262605
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail138,968 miles (+8,973)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,968 miles
    Test number
    106311004941
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass129,995 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    129,995 miles
    Test number
    337296291039
    • 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)

  14. Fail129,995 miles (+13,798)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,995 miles
    Test number
    732955862870
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)

  15. Pass116,197 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    116,197 miles
    Test number
    890690616311
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r brake backplate corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake backplate corroded

  16. Fail116,196 miles (+3,521)1 dangerous1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,196 miles
    Test number
    748596671461
    • DangerousOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r brake backplate corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake backplate corroded

  17. Pass112,675 miles (+121)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    112,675 miles
    Test number
    889914275164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail112,554 miles (+8,970)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,554 miles
    Test number
    165402655154
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass103,584 miles (+11,373)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    103,584 miles
    Test number
    928864954104
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass92,211 miles (+59)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    92,211 miles
    Test number
    919138153169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail92,152 miles (+11,942)1 dangerous4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,152 miles
    Test number
    158305653145
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass80,210 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    80,210 miles
    Test number
    427869852162
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail80,210 miles (+11,662)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,210 miles
    Test number
    188409752167
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass68,548 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    68,548 miles
    Test number
    707107551195
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail68,548 miles (+16,820)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,548 miles
    Test number
    807047351151
    • Repaired at testFront Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass51,728 miles (+6,765)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    51,728 miles
    Test number
    583828850171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass44,963 miles (+5,079)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    44,963 miles
    Test number
    710196259152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass39,884 miles (+11,062)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    39,884 miles
    Test number
    213478158492
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Fail28,822 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,822 miles
    Test number
    641655857199
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

  30. Pass28,822 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    28,822 miles
    Test number
    651515557118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK04 XHC

Does LK04 XHC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LK04 XHC expired on 8 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LK04 XHC?
The MOT on LK04 XHC expired on 8 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LK04 XHC done?
LK04 XHC was recorded at 169,569 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2025, an average of 7,939 miles a year.
Has LK04 XHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK04 XHC has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LK04 XHC 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 LK04 XHC find?
LK04 XHC passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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