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Volvo S40

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,560 cc

LM61 OVGMOT history

LM61 OVG is a silver diesel Volvo S40 first used on 10 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 111,360 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 May 2027
Mileage
111,360 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,789 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 OVG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
10 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 OVG was last recorded at 111,360 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Oct 2015: 66,616 miles, lower than 90,588 miles on 20 Oct 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
111,347 miles · 27 May 2026
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
1,789 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,360 miles
  • 2025 – 108,847 miles
  • 2024 – 106,474 miles
  • 2022 – 102,514 miles
  • 2021 – 97,519 miles
  • 2020 – 93,389 miles
  • 2019 – 89,525 miles
  • 2018 – 84,643 miles
  • 2017 – 79,003 miles
  • 2016 – 74,294 miles
  • 2015 – 66,617 miles
  • 2014 – 90,588 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,360 miles
  • MinorObligatory mirror slightly loose Both (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018

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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 20 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,360 miles (+13)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    111,360 miles
    Test number
    504561515877
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly loose Both (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Fail111,347 miles (+2,500)4 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,347 miles
    Test number
    664267739732
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly loose Both (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass108,847 miles2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    108,847 miles
    Test number
    967632535415
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly loose Both (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Fail108,847 miles (+2,373)3 major2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,847 miles
    Test number
    601451700408
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly loose Both (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass106,474 miles (+3,960)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    106,474 miles
    Test number
    501929252944
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  6. Pass102,514 miles (+4,995)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    102,514 miles
    Test number
    146993642590
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass97,519 miles (+4,130)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    97,519 miles
    Test number
    261883447191
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  8. Pass93,389 miles (+3,864)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    93,389 miles
    Test number
    195053679016
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass89,525 miles (+43)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    89,525 miles
    Test number
    968281509093
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively lip on front and rear brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Side repeater slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted underneath the vehicle

  10. Fail89,482 miles (+4,839)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,482 miles
    Test number
    629196451186
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively lip on front and rear brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Side repeater slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted underneath the vehicle

  11. Pass84,643 miles (+5,640)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    84,643 miles
    Test number
    192515462302
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Pass79,003 miles (+4,709)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    79,003 miles
    Test number
    897323267003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn on both edge

  13. Pass74,294 miles (+7,677)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    74,294 miles
    Test number
    100145775563
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and-rear (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass66,617 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    66,617 miles
    Test number
    242484341293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement stay arm (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail66,616 miles (-23,972)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,616 miles
    Test number
    256763785065
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement stay arm (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass90,588 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    90,588 miles
    Test number
    869173094225
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LM61 OVG

Does LM61 OVG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 OVG is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 OVG?
The MOT on LM61 OVG is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 OVG done?
LM61 OVG was recorded at 111,360 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 1,789 miles a year.
Has LM61 OVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 OVG has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LM61 OVG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Oct 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM61 OVG find?
LM61 OVG passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: obligatory mirror slightly loose both; offside rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface; front brake disc worn, but not excessively both, and 5 more.

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