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Volvo V40

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,783 cc

LL04 WSWMOT history

LL04 WSW is a blue petrol Volvo V40 first used on 30 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 21 Sept 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 169,863 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Sept 2023
Mileage
169,863 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2022
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,654 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 WSW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,783 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 WSW was last recorded at 169,863 miles on 22 Sept 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,861 miles · 15 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
9,654 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 169,863 miles
  • 2021 – 158,648 miles
  • 2020 – 147,074 miles
  • 2019 – 135,870 miles
  • 2018 – 123,961 miles
  • 2017 – 112,585 miles
  • 2016 – 97,949 miles
  • 2015 – 83,735 miles
  • 2014 – 73,592 miles
  • 2013 – 66,598 miles
  • 2012 – 61,223 miles
  • 2011 – 54,744 miles
  • 2010 – 46,626 miles
  • 2009 – 38,623 miles
  • 2008 – 30,568 miles
  • 2007 – 22,531 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,863 miles
  • AdvisoryN/s/f ind lens brokenRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryO/s/f headlamp lens bullseye chipRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear discs corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear pads 1.5mm approxRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,863 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    169,863 miles
    Test number
    760315636667
    • AdvisoryN/s/f ind lens broken
    • AdvisoryO/s/f headlamp lens bullseye chip
    • AdvisoryRear discs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear pads 1.5mm approx

  2. Fail169,861 miles (+11,213)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,861 miles
    Test number
    468922891993
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f ind lens broken
    • AdvisoryO/s/f headlamp lens bullseye chip
    • AdvisoryRear discs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear pads 1.5mm approx

  3. Pass158,648 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    158,648 miles
    Test number
    128882865640
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail158,648 miles (+11,574)1 dangerous5 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,648 miles
    Test number
    826340018682
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass147,074 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    147,074 miles
    Test number
    224793274611
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing ring split

  6. Fail147,073 miles (+11,203)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,073 miles
    Test number
    487523669174
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing ring split

  7. Pass135,870 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    135,870 miles
    Test number
    489807438579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail135,869 miles (+11,908)4 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,869 miles
    Test number
    168328717409
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault AIR BAG (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Pass123,961 miles (+11,376)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    123,961 miles
    Test number
    232849662419
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre wearing

  10. Pass112,585 miles (+244)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    112,585 miles
    Test number
    659346412989
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer seal trim loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Fail112,341 miles (+14,392)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,341 miles
    Test number
    568126545815
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement lever on caliper no movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer seal trim loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Pass97,949 miles (+83)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    97,949 miles
    Test number
    627007215286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail97,866 miles (+14,131)1 dangerous8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,866 miles
    Test number
    427904958600
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement hand brake lever (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass83,735 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    83,735 miles
    Test number
    488451695147
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  15. Fail83,735 miles (+10,143)1 dangerous5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,735 miles
    Test number
    916241595190
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  16. Pass73,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    73,592 miles
    Test number
    526175804217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail73,592 miles (+6,994)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,592 miles
    Test number
    887985804216
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass66,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    66,598 miles
    Test number
    286969083496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail66,598 miles (+5,375)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,598 miles
    Test number
    466089583159
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass61,223 miles (+6,479)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    61,223 miles
    Test number
    579426282157
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing close to wear blocks

  21. Pass54,744 miles (+8,118)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    54,744 miles
    Test number
    356593271100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,626 miles (+8,003)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    46,626 miles
    Test number
    950822860103
    • NoteRear brake discs worn

  23. Pass38,623 miles (+8,055)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    38,623 miles
    Test number
    724251369175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,568 miles (+8,037)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    30,568 miles
    Test number
    520255478138
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  25. Pass22,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    22,531 miles
    Test number
    242090077414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL04 WSW

Does LL04 WSW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL04 WSW expired on 21 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL04 WSW?
The MOT on LL04 WSW expired on 21 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL04 WSW done?
LL04 WSW was recorded at 169,863 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2022, an average of 9,654 miles a year.
Has LL04 WSW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 WSW has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LL04 WSW 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 LL04 WSW find?
LL04 WSW passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2022 with 4 advisories: n/s/f ind lens broken; o/s/f headlamp lens bullseye chip; rear discs corroded, and 1 more.

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