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Volvo S40

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,997 cc

LR08 HVLMOT history

LR08 HVL is a blue diesel Volvo S40 first used on 23 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 65,795 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

LR08 HVL blue Volvo S40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo S40, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
65,795 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,587 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 HVL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
23 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 HVL was last recorded at 65,795 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 2,801 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,994 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,801 miles
Average per year
3,587 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,795 miles
  • 2025 – 62,994 miles
  • 2024 – 60,121 miles
  • 2023 – 58,969 miles
  • 2022 – 57,139 miles
  • 2021 – 54,762 miles
  • 2020 – 53,362 miles
  • 2019 – 48,735 miles
  • 2018 – 44,222 miles
  • 2017 – 40,152 miles
  • 2016 – 34,508 miles
  • 2015 – 29,934 miles
  • 2014 – 23,582 miles
  • 2013 – 16,746 miles
  • 2012 – 15,877 miles
  • 2011 – 11,773 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,795 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Front and Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Sides, Also O/S Repeater (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front pads wearing low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 21 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,795 miles (+2,801)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    65,795 miles
    Test number
    576808061643
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Front and Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Sides, Also O/S Repeater (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass62,994 miles (+2,873)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    62,994 miles
    Test number
    206975315976
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass60,121 miles (+1,152)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    60,121 miles
    Test number
    943998799351
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arm rear most bushes slight worn
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing low on inner edge
    • AdvisoryFront pads wearing low
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre on limit- change soon
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre cracking all round

  4. Pass58,969 miles (+1,830)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    58,969 miles
    Test number
    541477067320
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing low on edges
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres has cracks all round
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre wearing low

  5. Pass57,139 miles (+2,377)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    57,139 miles
    Test number
    123076290710
    • AdvisoryBoth tyre has slight cracks
    • AdvisoryFront pads wearing low

  6. Pass54,762 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    54,762 miles
    Test number
    890273605280
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Wishbone rear bushes deteriorated

  7. Fail54,762 miles (+1,400)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,762 miles
    Test number
    760022339671
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Wishbone rear bushes deteriorated

  8. Pass53,362 miles (+4,627)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    53,362 miles
    Test number
    680532380276
    • AdvisoryFront pads low
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre low

  9. Pass48,735 miles (+4,513)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    48,735 miles
    Test number
    469153624174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass44,222 miles (+4,070)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    44,222 miles
    Test number
    899635873565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass40,152 miles (+5,644)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    40,152 miles
    Test number
    283467641951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass34,508 miles (+4,574)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    34,508 miles
    Test number
    619288887373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass29,934 miles (+6,352)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    29,934 miles
    Test number
    112977957154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass23,582 miles (+6,836)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    23,582 miles
    Test number
    585741214298
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass16,746 miles (+322)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    16,746 miles
    Test number
    695797513299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass16,424 miles (+547)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    16,424 miles
    Test number
    306463593111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail15,877 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,877 miles
    Test number
    239872602238
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass15,877 miles (+4,104)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    15,877 miles
    Test number
    396742902219
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass11,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    11,773 miles
    Test number
    578122801271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 HVL

Does LR08 HVL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 HVL is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 HVL?
The MOT on LR08 HVL is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 HVL done?
LR08 HVL was recorded at 65,795 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 3,587 miles a year.
Has LR08 HVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 HVL has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on LR08 HVL 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 LR08 HVL find?
LR08 HVL passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bush; rear direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides, also o/s repeater, and 1 more.

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