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Volvo S40

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,997 cc

LL57 BYFMOT history

LL57 BYF is a silver diesel Volvo S40 first used on 4 Feb 2008. Its MOT expired on 18 Mar 2024 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 166,159 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2023.

LL57 BYF silver Volvo S40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo S40, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Mar 2024
Mileage
166,159 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2023
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
11,123 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL57 BYF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
4 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL57 BYF was last recorded at 166,159 miles on 9 Mar 2023, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,158 miles · 8 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
11,123 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 166,159 miles
  • 2022 – 131,112 miles
  • 2019 – 122,600 miles
  • 2017 – 105,456 miles
  • 2016 – 95,805 miles
  • 2015 – 84,558 miles
  • 2014 – 73,100 miles
  • 2013 – 62,232 miles
  • 2012 – 51,455 miles
  • 2011 – 42,421 miles
  • 2010 – 30,303 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,159 miles
  • AdvisorySuspension coil springs corroded .Recorded 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Coil spring corroded both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 21 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,159 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    166,159 miles
    Test number
    585032434408
    • AdvisorySuspension coil springs corroded .

  2. Fail166,158 miles (+35,046)3 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,158 miles
    Test number
    455961204866
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective
    • AdvisorySuspension coil springs corroded .

  3. Pass131,112 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    131,112 miles
    Test number
    873839646558
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail131,108 miles (+8,508)1 dangerous10 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,108 miles
    Test number
    614398320828
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass122,600 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    122,600 miles
    Test number
    250497932643
    • AdvisoryOffside Front mirror cover missing

  6. Fail122,599 miles (+7,365)3 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,599 miles
    Test number
    106973134512
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front mirror cover missing

  7. Pass115,234 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    115,234 miles
    Test number
    328282633524
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail115,232 miles (+9,776)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,232 miles
    Test number
    440924126938
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass105,456 miles (+138)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    105,456 miles
    Test number
    216074378976
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  10. Fail105,318 miles (+9,513)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,318 miles
    Test number
    260532793603
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  11. Pass95,805 miles (+11,247)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    95,805 miles
    Test number
    636747157558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass84,558 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    84,558 miles
    Test number
    827595131421
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail84,552 miles (+11,452)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,552 miles
    Test number
    354852321759
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass73,100 miles (+10,868)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    73,100 miles
    Test number
    227514544372
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass62,232 miles (+256)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    62,232 miles
    Test number
    465911553331
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail61,976 miles (+10,521)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,976 miles
    Test number
    588957143318
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass51,455 miles (+98)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    51,455 miles
    Test number
    838536452370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail51,357 miles (+8,936)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,357 miles
    Test number
    667383652334
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass42,421 miles (+12,118)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    42,421 miles
    Test number
    976918241302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,303 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    30,303 miles
    Test number
    483425650467
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Questions about LL57 BYF

Does LL57 BYF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL57 BYF expired on 18 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL57 BYF?
The MOT on LL57 BYF expired on 18 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL57 BYF done?
LL57 BYF was recorded at 166,159 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2023, an average of 11,123 miles a year.
Has LL57 BYF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL57 BYF has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LL57 BYF 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 BYF find?
LL57 BYF passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2023 with 1 advisory: suspension coil springs corroded ..

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