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Volvo S40

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,521 cc

LM54 NLAMOT history

LM54 NLA is a silver petrol Volvo S40 first used on 31 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 144,597 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
144,597 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,939 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 NLA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,521 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 NLA was last recorded at 144,597 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 9,154 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,443 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
9,154 miles
Average per year
6,939 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 144,597 miles
  • 2024 – 135,443 miles
  • 2023 – 126,507 miles
  • 2022 – 117,878 miles
  • 2021 – 109,566 miles
  • 2020 – 108,272 miles
  • 2019 – 98,829 miles
  • 2018 – 89,280 miles
  • 2017 – 80,625 miles
  • 2016 – 76,287 miles
  • 2015 – 73,423 miles
  • 2014 – 69,266 miles
  • 2013 – 65,490 miles
  • 2012 – 61,351 miles
  • 2011 – 55,917 miles
  • 2010 – 48,990 miles
  • 2009 – 36,781 miles
  • 2008 – 25,285 miles
  • 2007 – 20,551 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,597 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside front tyre close too wearbars and worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside front tyre worn on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside rear tyre worn on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,597 miles (+9,154)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    144,597 miles
    Test number
    117084357947
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass135,443 miles (+8,936)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    135,443 miles
    Test number
    501647163960
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Pass126,507 miles (+8,629)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    126,507 miles
    Test number
    581865788017
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Pass117,878 miles (+8,312)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    117,878 miles
    Test number
    306497033461
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Pass109,566 miles (+1,294)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    109,566 miles
    Test number
    752448847003
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass108,272 miles (+9,443)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    108,272 miles
    Test number
    806934210821
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Driveshaft boot slight damage.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass98,829 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    98,829 miles
    Test number
    839926227741
    • AdvisoryNearside slight low effort on parking brake
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail98,826 miles (+9,546)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,826 miles
    Test number
    320339695800
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside slight low effort on parking brake
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass89,280 miles (+8,655)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    89,280 miles
    Test number
    846335622294
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass80,625 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    80,625 miles
    Test number
    386254022488
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre close too wearbars and worn on edge
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn on edges

  11. Fail80,625 miles (+4,338)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,625 miles
    Test number
    987995688405
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre close too wearbars and worn on edge
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn on edges

  12. Pass76,287 miles (+2,864)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    76,287 miles
    Test number
    494420033067
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass73,423 miles (+4,157)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    73,423 miles
    Test number
    563515402744
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly wearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre 2mm tread depth and wearing thin on outer edge
    • AdvisoryRear brakes pads wearing

  14. Pass69,266 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    69,266 miles
    Test number
    228215744335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail69,266 miles (+3,776)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,266 miles
    Test number
    869435244380
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  16. Pass65,490 miles (+4,139)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    65,490 miles
    Test number
    358837643388
    • NoteO/S/R wheel bearing wearing and noisy

  17. Pass61,351 miles (+5,434)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    61,351 miles
    Test number
    745788342390
    • NoteO/S/R wheel bearing wearing

  18. Pass55,917 miles (+6,927)
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    55,917 miles
    Test number
    849213851300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail48,990 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,990 miles
    Test number
    360951050359
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing

  20. Pass48,990 miles (+12,209)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    48,990 miles
    Test number
    660781550363
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing

  21. Pass36,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    36,781 miles
    Test number
    623286959332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail36,781 miles (+11,496)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,781 miles
    Test number
    780946159319
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass25,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    25,285 miles
    Test number
    653973348383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail25,277 miles (+4,726)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,277 miles
    Test number
    454523248322
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteCould not fully inspect n/s/r seat belt and buckle as child seat fitted.

  25. Pass20,551 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    20,551 miles
    Test number
    680022867393
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LM54 NLA

Does LM54 NLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 NLA is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM54 NLA?
The MOT on LM54 NLA is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM54 NLA done?
LM54 NLA was recorded at 144,597 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 6,939 miles a year.
Has LM54 NLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 NLA has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on LM54 NLA 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 LM54 NLA find?
LM54 NLA passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 4 more.

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