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Volvo V40

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,783 cc

LL04 ZXFMOT history

LL04 ZXF is a grey petrol Volvo V40 first used on 16 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 28 Aug 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 86,291 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Aug 2025
Mileage
86,291 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,526 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 ZXF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,783 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 ZXF was last recorded at 86,291 miles on 22 Aug 2024, 3,376 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,915 miles · 24 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
3,376 miles
Average per year
4,526 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 86,291 miles
  • 2023 – 82,915 miles
  • 2022 – 79,896 miles
  • 2021 – 76,906 miles
  • 2020 – 73,851 miles
  • 2019 – 70,034 miles
  • 2018 – 64,072 miles
  • 2017 – 57,104 miles
  • 2016 – 50,909 miles
  • 2015 – 42,138 miles
  • 2014 – 38,712 miles
  • 2013 – 37,493 miles
  • 2012 – 34,577 miles
  • 2011 – 29,303 miles
  • 2010 – 25,273 miles
  • 2009 – 20,311 miles
  • 2008 – 14,143 miles
  • 2007 – 8,886 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,291 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,291 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    86,291 miles
    Test number
    787616339732
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail86,921 miles (+4,006)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,921 miles
    Test number
    724828824834
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass82,915 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    82,915 miles
    Test number
    937798681376
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail82,912 miles (+3,016)2 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,912 miles
    Test number
    539685869933
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass79,896 miles (+2,990)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    79,896 miles
    Test number
    656841954037
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear,and,centre,exhaust,deteriorated,on,joint
    • AdvisoryRear,shocks,corroded

  6. Pass76,906 miles (+3,055)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    76,906 miles
    Test number
    537589780417
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear in places corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroding (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel high

  7. Pass73,851 miles (+3,817)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    73,851 miles
    Test number
    182734365540
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated on centre and rear joint
    • AdvisoryRear shocks corroded

  8. Pass70,034 miles (+5,962)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    70,034 miles
    Test number
    864312721457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass64,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    64,072 miles
    Test number
    657703172518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail64,065 miles (+6,961)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,065 miles
    Test number
    755666150108
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass57,104 miles (+6,195)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    57,104 miles
    Test number
    220650666023
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust deteriorated on joint

  12. Pass50,909 miles (+8,771)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    50,909 miles
    Test number
    721917765225
    • AdvisoryCenter and rear exhaust deteriorated on joint

  13. Pass42,138 miles (+3,426)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    42,138 miles
    Test number
    863559926157
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated on joint

  14. Pass38,712 miles (+1,219)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    38,712 miles
    Test number
    897031744296
    • NoteCentre and rear exhaust flanges rusty
    • NoteChip in screen
    • NoteRear brake discs rusty

  15. Pass37,493 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    37,493 miles
    Test number
    255364203208
    • NoteRear exhaust joint corroded

  16. Fail37,493 miles (+2,916)3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,493 miles
    Test number
    527514403247
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteRear exhaust joint corroded

  17. Pass34,577 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    34,577 miles
    Test number
    585926002250
    • NoteCentre to rear exhaust joint rusty
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner edge

  18. Fail34,577 miles (+18)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,577 miles
    Test number
    265606802236
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteCentre to rear exhaust joint rusty
    • NoteFront discs rusty
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner edge

  19. Fail34,559 miles (+5,256)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,559 miles
    Test number
    347172202297
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  20. Pass29,303 miles (+4,030)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    29,303 miles
    Test number
    955493291168
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCentre to rear exhaust flanges rusty

  21. Pass25,273 miles (+4,962)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    25,273 miles
    Test number
    503507490102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,311 miles (+6,168)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    20,311 miles
    Test number
    613228899118
    • NoteChip in screen

  23. Pass14,143 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    14,143 miles
    Test number
    530140208212
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront wheel elignment wearing outer edge on both tyres

  24. Fail14,143 miles (+5,257)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,143 miles
    Test number
    764209398149
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront wheel elignment wearing outer edge on both tyres

  25. Fail8,886 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,886 miles
    Test number
    221327197116
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Pass8,886 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    8,886 miles
    Test number
    384357797186
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LL04 ZXF

Does LL04 ZXF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL04 ZXF expired on 28 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL04 ZXF?
The MOT on LL04 ZXF expired on 28 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL04 ZXF done?
LL04 ZXF was recorded at 86,291 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2024, an average of 4,526 miles a year.
Has LL04 ZXF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 ZXF has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LL04 ZXF 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 ZXF find?
LL04 ZXF passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2024 with 5 advisories: nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; nearside rear macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened; offside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, and 2 more.

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