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Volvo S40

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,948 cc

LL03 GVWMOT history

LL03 GVW is a silver petrol Volvo S40 first used on 30 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 143,793 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Oct 2026
Mileage
143,793 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,451 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL03 GVW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,948 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL03 GVW was last recorded at 143,793 miles on 24 Oct 2025, 3,871 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,922 miles · 30 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
3,871 miles
Average per year
6,451 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 143,793 miles
  • 2024 – 139,922 miles
  • 2023 – 136,472 miles
  • 2022 – 132,866 miles
  • 2021 – 121,688 miles
  • 2020 – 114,377 miles
  • 2019 – 107,349 miles
  • 2018 – 97,479 miles
  • 2017 – 85,644 miles
  • 2016 – 77,180 miles
  • 2015 – 64,020 miles
  • 2011 – 59,535 miles
  • 2010 – 50,986 miles
  • 2009 – 41,000 miles
  • 2008 – 32,971 miles
  • 2007 – 25,221 miles
  • 2006 – 20,010 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,793 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisorySlight corrosion on under body and components

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.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,793 miles (+3,871)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    143,793 miles
    Test number
    827483274492
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on under body and components

  2. Pass139,922 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    139,922 miles
    Test number
    406847422698
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  3. Fail139,922 miles (+3,450)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,922 miles
    Test number
    614202651366
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  4. Pass136,472 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    136,472 miles
    Test number
    805113418308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail136,472 miles (+3,606)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,472 miles
    Test number
    835878353639
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass132,866 miles (+11,178)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    132,866 miles
    Test number
    564499444384
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass121,688 miles (+7,311)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    121,688 miles
    Test number
    574533446515
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass114,377 miles (+7,028)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    114,377 miles
    Test number
    118800710181
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass107,349 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    107,349 miles
    Test number
    920451849994
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail107,349 miles (+9,870)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,349 miles
    Test number
    900961252291
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Internal reflector loose, adjuster not working../ slight damage to lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass97,479 miles (+11,835)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    97,479 miles
    Test number
    882682014166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass85,644 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    85,644 miles
    Test number
    160245373982
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Fail85,644 miles (+8,464)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,644 miles
    Test number
    997395061061
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light

  14. Pass77,180 miles (+13,160)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    77,180 miles
    Test number
    565776091051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,020 miles (+4,485)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    64,020 miles
    Test number
    829525025244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,535 miles (+8,549)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    59,535 miles
    Test number
    267398271234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass50,986 miles (+9,986)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    50,986 miles
    Test number
    610971470274
    • 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)

  18. Pass41,000 miles (+8,029)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    41,000 miles
    Test number
    683873879225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,971 miles (+7,750)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    32,971 miles
    Test number
    321388068230
    • 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)

  20. Pass25,221 miles (+5,211)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    25,221 miles
    Test number
    432293347249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    20,010 miles
    Test number
    313918826449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL03 GVW

Does LL03 GVW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL03 GVW expired on 23 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL03 GVW?
The MOT on LL03 GVW expired on 23 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL03 GVW done?
LL03 GVW was recorded at 143,793 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 6,451 miles a year.
Has LL03 GVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL03 GVW has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LL03 GVW 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 LL03 GVW find?
LL03 GVW passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; power steering component has slight seepage from a component; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 1 more.

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