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Volvo S40

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,998 cc

LL08 BYMMOT history

LL08 BYM is a grey diesel Volvo S40 first used on 12 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 8 Mar 2024 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 148,996 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2023.

LL08 BYM grey Volvo S40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo S40, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Mar 2024
Mileage
148,996 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2023
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,728 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 BYM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
12 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 BYM was last recorded at 148,996 miles on 27 Feb 2023, 234 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,762 miles · 22 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
234 miles
Average per year
6,728 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 148,996 miles
  • 2022 – 141,635 miles
  • 2021 – 134,651 miles
  • 2020 – 127,127 miles
  • 2019 – 120,142 miles
  • 2018 – 113,350 miles
  • 2017 – 106,720 miles
  • 2016 – 99,920 miles
  • 2015 – 93,485 miles
  • 2013 – 86,075 miles
  • 2012 – 78,239 miles
  • 2011 – 69,750 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,996 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear child seat fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryCorrosion in prescribed areasRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,996 miles (+234)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    148,996 miles
    Test number
    123851576622
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear child seat fitted
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in prescribed areas

  2. Fail148,762 miles (+7,127)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,762 miles
    Test number
    256928185701
    • 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 clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear child seat fitted
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in prescribed areas

  3. Pass141,635 miles (+241)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    141,635 miles
    Test number
    704629148962
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heat shield loose

  4. Fail141,394 miles (+6,743)1 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,394 miles
    Test number
    615012435263
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass134,651 miles (+30)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    134,651 miles
    Test number
    966404856576
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust shield loose

  6. Fail134,621 miles (+7,494)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,621 miles
    Test number
    605641020714
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust shield loose

  7. Pass127,127 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    127,127 miles
    Test number
    905551506884
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust boxes corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryOil leaks engine under carriage cover fitted time of inspection

  8. Fail127,127 miles (+6,985)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,127 miles
    Test number
    434191350925
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust boxes corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryOil leaks engine under carriage cover fitted time of inspection

  9. Pass120,142 miles (+123)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    120,142 miles
    Test number
    806595858691
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Number plate pealing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Heat shield insecure

  10. Fail120,019 miles (+6,669)2 dangerous8 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,019 miles
    Test number
    829026480562
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Number plate pealing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Heat shield insecure

  11. Pass113,350 miles (+89)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    113,350 miles
    Test number
    886253030797
    • AdvisoryExhaust boxes corroded heatsheild insecure
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn
    • AdvisoryFront number plate detiorating
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre wear to inner wall rubber
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner c v boot split small end of boot
    • AdvisoryNearside front steering rack boot contaminated in grease
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre edges wearing
    • AdvisoryOffside rear number plate light dull
    • AdvisoryRear seat belt clasps poor condition

  12. Fail113,261 miles (+6,541)6 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,261 miles
    Test number
    510814614554
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush worn to excess (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush worn to excess (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust boxes corroded heatsheild insecure
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn
    • AdvisoryFront number plate detiorating
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre wear to inner wall rubber
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner c v boot split small end of boot
    • AdvisoryNearside front steering rack boot contaminated in grease
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre edges wearing
    • AdvisoryOffside rear number plate light dull
    • AdvisoryRear seat belt clasps poor condition

  13. Pass106,720 miles (+74)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    106,720 miles
    Test number
    981298094358
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer flaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Lens broken (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Fail106,646 miles (+6,726)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,646 miles
    Test number
    851202890966
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer flaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Orange marker
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Lens broken (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass99,920 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    99,920 miles
    Test number
    673574125354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Fail99,918 miles (+6,433)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,918 miles
    Test number
    470490350981
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass93,485 miles (+7,410)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    93,485 miles
    Test number
    727696655012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass86,075 miles (+5,262)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    86,075 miles
    Test number
    716587053387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass80,813 miles (+2,574)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    80,813 miles
    Test number
    285273023042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass78,239 miles (+1,338)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    78,239 miles
    Test number
    506083242190
    • 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)

  21. Fail76,901 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,901 miles
    Test number
    357790132049
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass76,901 miles (+7,151)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    76,901 miles
    Test number
    787650932098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass69,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    69,750 miles
    Test number
    648139531125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL08 BYM

Does LL08 BYM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL08 BYM expired on 8 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL08 BYM?
The MOT on LL08 BYM expired on 8 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL08 BYM done?
LL08 BYM was recorded at 148,996 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2023, an average of 6,728 miles a year.
Has LL08 BYM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 BYM has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LL08 BYM 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 LL08 BYM find?
LL08 BYM passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2023 with 5 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear child seat fitted, and 2 more.

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