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Volvo S40

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc

LL57 BYDMOT history

LL57 BYD is a black petrol Volvo S40 first used on 31 Jan 2008. Its MOT expired on 22 Mar 2025 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 163,502 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Mar 2024.

LL57 BYD black Volvo S40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo S40, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Mar 2025
Mileage
163,502 mi
At MOT on 22 Mar 2024
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,445 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL57 BYD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL57 BYD was last recorded at 163,502 miles on 22 Mar 2024, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,479 miles · 20 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
23 miles
Average per year
9,445 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 163,502 miles
  • 2023 – 140,308 miles
  • 2021 – 129,948 miles
  • 2019 – 118,561 miles
  • 2018 – 110,943 miles
  • 2017 – 102,906 miles
  • 2016 – 94,399 miles
  • 2015 – 84,761 miles
  • 2014 – 73,398 miles
  • 2013 – 64,672 miles
  • 2012 – 54,560 miles
  • 2011 – 39,301 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,502 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,502 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    163,502 miles
    Test number
    459044269087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail163,479 miles (+23,171)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,479 miles
    Test number
    217452975646
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective incorrect type (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass140,308 miles (+10,360)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    140,308 miles
    Test number
    915927928260
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass129,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    129,948 miles
    Test number
    239673408299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail129,948 miles (+4,519)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,948 miles
    Test number
    460650723539
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability lower arm front bush bolt slightly loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass125,429 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    125,429 miles
    Test number
    195093775231
    • 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))

  7. Fail125,424 miles (+6,863)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,424 miles
    Test number
    880800505725
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Slightly binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass118,561 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    118,561 miles
    Test number
    151001955218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail118,561 miles (+7,618)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,561 miles
    Test number
    157447618728
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass110,943 miles (+106)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    110,943 miles
    Test number
    365894786172
    • MinorOffside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Fail110,837 miles (+7,931)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,837 miles
    Test number
    669675941968
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Pass102,906 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    102,906 miles
    Test number
    196528502262
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail102,897 miles (+8,498)2 dangerous5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,897 miles
    Test number
    145697235361
    • DangerousNearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin uneven wear,possible brake fluid contamination,difficult to assess (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass94,399 miles (+9,638)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    94,399 miles
    Test number
    121467715668
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to excess (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisorySrs airbag service urgent, message displayed

  15. Pass84,761 miles (+66)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    84,761 miles
    Test number
    848820075101
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail84,695 miles (+11,297)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,695 miles
    Test number
    649517465135
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteO/s/r upper side position lamp inoperative

  17. Pass73,398 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    73,398 miles
    Test number
    685733054153
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  18. Fail73,398 miles (+8,726)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,398 miles
    Test number
    387923354198
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  19. Pass64,672 miles (+10,112)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    64,672 miles
    Test number
    248033743482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,560 miles (+15,259)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    54,560 miles
    Test number
    248260652487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,301 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    39,301 miles
    Test number
    388527421048
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Fail39,299 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,299 miles
    Test number
    458167821051
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about LL57 BYD

Does LL57 BYD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL57 BYD expired on 22 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL57 BYD?
The MOT on LL57 BYD expired on 22 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL57 BYD done?
LL57 BYD was recorded at 163,502 miles at its MOT on 22 Mar 2024, an average of 9,445 miles a year.
Has LL57 BYD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL57 BYD has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LL57 BYD 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 BYD find?
LL57 BYD passed its latest MOT on 22 Mar 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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