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Volvo S40

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc

LL57 BYCMOT history

LL57 BYC is a grey petrol Volvo S40 first used on 6 Feb 2008. Its MOT is valid until 11 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 92,402 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

LL57 BYC grey Volvo S40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo S40, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Sept 2027
Mileage
92,402 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,369 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL57 BYC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
6 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL57 BYC was last recorded at 92,402 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 6,440 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,962 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,440 miles
Average per year
5,369 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,402 miles
  • 2025 – 85,962 miles
  • 2024 – 78,036 miles
  • 2023 – 71,541 miles
  • 2022 – 60,441 miles
  • 2021 – 58,716 miles
  • 2020 – 53,604 miles
  • 2019 – 42,550 miles
  • 2018 – 36,373 miles
  • 2017 – 28,911 miles
  • 2016 – 24,127 miles
  • 2015 – 20,196 miles
  • 2014 – 15,747 miles
  • 2012 – 12,300 miles
  • 2011 – 9,007 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,402 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Front number plate damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 31 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,402 miles (+6,440)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    92,402 miles
    Test number
    584421488594
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass85,962 miles (+7,926)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    85,962 miles
    Test number
    206871644699
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass78,036 miles (+6,495)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    78,036 miles
    Test number
    109894490497
    • 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))

  4. Pass71,541 miles (+172)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    71,541 miles
    Test number
    762819240007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail71,369 miles (+10,928)1 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,369 miles
    Test number
    917835631876
    • DangerousBrake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass60,441 miles (+1,725)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    60,441 miles
    Test number
    786601055996
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass58,716 miles (+135)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    58,716 miles
    Test number
    488895413569
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Fail58,581 miles (+4,977)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,581 miles
    Test number
    984071935347
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively clip insecure (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster inoperative (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass53,604 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    53,604 miles
    Test number
    386829390295
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock low resistance

  10. Fail53,604 miles (+11,054)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,604 miles
    Test number
    768658319573
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock low resistance

  11. Pass42,550 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    42,550 miles
    Test number
    415409835191
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Fail42,550 miles (+6,177)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,550 miles
    Test number
    786439671948
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  13. Pass36,373 miles (+7,462)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    36,373 miles
    Test number
    210704855563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass28,911 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    28,911 miles
    Test number
    670349906600
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail28,911 miles (+4,784)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,911 miles
    Test number
    564719257901
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass24,127 miles (+3,931)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    24,127 miles
    Test number
    890887830258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass20,196 miles (+148)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    20,196 miles
    Test number
    778113605147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NotePerishing to both rear tyres

  18. Fail20,048 miles (+4,301)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,048 miles
    Test number
    678957795081
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NotePerishing to both rear tyres

  19. Pass15,747 miles (+3,447)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    15,747 miles
    Test number
    915442154083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass12,300 miles (+3,293)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    12,300 miles
    Test number
    678559532048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass9,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    9,007 miles
    Test number
    815511331020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL57 BYC

Does LL57 BYC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL57 BYC is valid until 11 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL57 BYC?
The MOT on LL57 BYC is valid until 11 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL57 BYC done?
LL57 BYC was recorded at 92,402 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 5,369 miles a year.
Has LL57 BYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL57 BYC has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LL57 BYC 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 LL57 BYC find?
LL57 BYC passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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