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Volvo V40

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,870 cc

LR03 VGKMOT history

LR03 VGK is a black diesel Volvo V40 first used on 28 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 30 Jan 2025 and it has passed 16 of 30 MOT tests, with 202,840 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Jan 2025
Mileage
202,840 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2024
MOT tests
30
16 passed · 14 failed
Per year
9,497 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 VGK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,870 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 VGK was last recorded at 202,840 miles on 31 Jan 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
202,840 miles · 30 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,497 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 202,840 miles
  • 2022 – 190,052 miles
  • 2021 – 186,138 miles
  • 2019 – 183,084 miles
  • 2018 – 182,110 miles
  • 2017 – 181,777 miles
  • 2016 – 166,133 miles
  • 2015 – 153,834 miles
  • 2014 – 136,871 miles
  • 2013 – 119,963 miles
  • 2012 – 101,148 miles
  • 2011 – 84,647 miles
  • 2010 – 79,319 miles
  • 2009 – 69,140 miles
  • 2008 – 56,515 miles
  • 2007 – 45,179 miles
  • 2006 – 36,719 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass202,840 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Steering system slightly rough possiblt strut bearing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Offside Front tyre, has small cut in tread.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

30 tests since 4 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass202,840 miles4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    202,840 miles
    Test number
    554137879638
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail202,840 miles (+12,788)1 major1 repaired4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,840 miles
    Test number
    901134256511
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Handle broken (6.2.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass190,052 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    190,052 miles
    Test number
    581450964798
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system slightly rough possiblt strut bearing (2.1.1 (a))

  4. Fail190,048 miles (+3,910)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,048 miles
    Test number
    257597889448
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system slightly rough possiblt strut bearing (2.1.1 (a))

  5. Pass186,138 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    186,138 miles
    Test number
    799013384758
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail186,138 miles (+3,054)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,138 miles
    Test number
    385115781058
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass183,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    183,084 miles
    Test number
    438165059618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail183,084 miles (+974)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,084 miles
    Test number
    409991048950
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass182,110 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    182,110 miles
    Test number
    470932602933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail182,106 miles (+329)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,106 miles
    Test number
    404954965703
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  11. Fail181,777 miles (+15,644)2 dangerous8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,777 miles
    Test number
    802973100750
    • DangerousNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage fog light (6.1.C.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage fog light (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass166,133 miles (+72)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    166,133 miles
    Test number
    634062321146
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre, has small cut in tread.

  13. Fail166,061 miles (+12,227)2 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,061 miles
    Test number
    865254356383
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre, has small cut in tread.

  14. Pass153,834 miles (+16,963)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    153,834 miles
    Test number
    368924065155
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted

  15. Pass136,871 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    136,871 miles
    Test number
    375147454165
    • NoteO/S Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteSome metal brake pipes deterioating

  16. Fail136,868 miles (+16,905)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,868 miles
    Test number
    276047654108
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteO/S Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteSome metal brake pipes deterioating

  17. Pass119,963 miles (+137)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    119,963 miles
    Test number
    809505773189
    • NoteCoolant leak [suspect water pump]
    • NoteNearside front metal brake pipe deteriorating
    • NoteOffside front shock absorber damp
    • NoteOffside hand brake performance could be improved

  18. Fail119,826 miles (+244)3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,826 miles
    Test number
    548213673179
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteCoolant leak [suspect water pump]
    • NoteNearside front metal brake pipe deteriorating
    • NoteOffside front shock absorber damp
    • NoteOffside hand brake performance could be improved

  19. Fail119,582 miles (+18,434)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,582 miles
    Test number
    888956763167
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass101,148 miles (+16,501)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    101,148 miles
    Test number
    926809772167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass84,647 miles (+5,328)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    84,647 miles
    Test number
    435718171182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass79,319 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    79,319 miles
    Test number
    411698510285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail79,319 miles (+10,179)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,319 miles
    Test number
    180608510261
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass69,140 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    69,140 miles
    Test number
    614349019278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Fail69,140 miles (+12,625)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,140 miles
    Test number
    634789919222
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Pass56,515 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    56,515 miles
    Test number
    852546788104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail56,515 miles (+11,336)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,515 miles
    Test number
    891765088121
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  28. Pass45,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    45,179 miles
    Test number
    613193217290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail45,179 miles (+8,460)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,179 miles
    Test number
    810172017258
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass36,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    36,719 miles
    Test number
    874266316261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR03 VGK

Does LR03 VGK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR03 VGK expired on 30 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR03 VGK?
The MOT on LR03 VGK expired on 30 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR03 VGK done?
LR03 VGK was recorded at 202,840 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2024, an average of 9,497 miles a year.
Has LR03 VGK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 VGK has failed 14 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LR03 VGK 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 LR03 VGK find?
LR03 VGK passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2024 with 4 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 2 more.

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