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Volvo S40

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

LP61 DMFMOT history

LP61 DMF is a black diesel Volvo S40 first used on 20 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 148,975 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
148,975 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,536 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP61 DMF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP61 DMF was last recorded at 148,975 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 7,314 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,661 miles · 1 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,314 miles
Average per year
9,536 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,975 miles
  • 2025 – 141,661 miles
  • 2024 – 135,091 miles
  • 2023 – 128,020 miles
  • 2022 – 121,006 miles
  • 2021 – 114,272 miles
  • 2019 – 109,083 miles
  • 2018 – 86,626 miles
  • 2017 – 70,346 miles
  • 2015 – 55,013 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,975 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge, 3mm across tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 12 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,975 miles (+7,314)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    148,975 miles
    Test number
    549357433430
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass141,661 miles (+6,570)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    141,661 miles
    Test number
    560228312962
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass135,091 miles (+7,071)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    135,091 miles
    Test number
    203452272265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

  4. Pass128,020 miles (+141)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    128,020 miles
    Test number
    319542536417
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge, 3mm across tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Fail127,879 miles (+6,873)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,879 miles
    Test number
    772476011513
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge, 3mm across tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Pass121,006 miles (+6,734)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    121,006 miles
    Test number
    487225459893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass114,272 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    114,272 miles
    Test number
    298701172540
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

  8. Fail114,272 miles (+5,189)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,272 miles
    Test number
    100042690813
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge close to cord construction (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

  9. Pass109,083 miles (+6,251)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    109,083 miles
    Test number
    341266135492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  10. Pass102,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    102,832 miles
    Test number
    998402466321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail102,832 miles (+16,206)1 dangerous2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,832 miles
    Test number
    610432869632
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass86,626 miles (+379)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    86,626 miles
    Test number
    385408897657
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail86,247 miles (+15,901)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,247 miles
    Test number
    684627605187
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass70,346 miles (+15,333)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    70,346 miles
    Test number
    387618884867
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass55,013 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    55,013 miles
    Test number
    101376024482
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Has a Nail in the tread!
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail55,013 miles (+12,117)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,013 miles
    Test number
    696842372634
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Has a Nail in the tread!
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass42,896 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    42,896 miles
    Test number
    698122115023
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail42,896 miles4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,896 miles
    Test number
    176572715407
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LP61 DMF

Does LP61 DMF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP61 DMF is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP61 DMF?
The MOT on LP61 DMF is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP61 DMF done?
LP61 DMF was recorded at 148,975 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 9,536 miles a year.
Has LP61 DMF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP61 DMF has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LP61 DMF 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 LP61 DMF find?
LP61 DMF passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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