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Volvo S40

Green · Diesel · 2009 · 1,560 cc

LR59 DFYMOT history

LR59 DFY is a green diesel Volvo S40 first used on 30 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 7 Jul 2025 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 50,533 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2024.

LR59 DFY green Volvo S40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo S40, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Jul 2025
Mileage
50,533 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2024
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,299 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 DFY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 DFY was last recorded at 50,533 miles on 8 Jul 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,532 miles · 5 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,299 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 50,533 miles
  • 2023 – 46,352 miles
  • 2022 – 37,116 miles
  • 2021 – 26,533 miles
  • 2020 – 26,181 miles
  • 2019 – 24,733 miles
  • 2018 – 23,748 miles
  • 2017 – 22,509 miles
  • 2016 – 20,946 miles
  • 2015 – 19,435 miles
  • 2014 – 17,497 miles
  • 2013 – 15,445 miles
  • 2012 – 11,458 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,533 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Engine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in 40mm zone chip cracked

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,533 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    50,533 miles
    Test number
    325604230209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail50,532 miles (+4,180)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,532 miles
    Test number
    582672739845
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass46,352 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    46,352 miles
    Test number
    217057895862
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Fuel additive tank has a very slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/5516 inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge scalloping (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge slick (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail46,352 miles (+9,236)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,352 miles
    Test number
    362915924245
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid T piece broken (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Fuel additive tank has a very slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/5516 inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge scalloping (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge slick (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass37,116 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    37,116 miles
    Test number
    418829320014
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUrea tank leaking

  6. Fail37,116 miles (+10,583)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,116 miles
    Test number
    899757574845
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUrea tank leaking

  7. Pass26,533 miles (+352)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2022
    Odometer
    26,533 miles
    Test number
    925319012556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass26,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    26,181 miles
    Test number
    660816310087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail26,181 miles (+1,448)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,181 miles
    Test number
    711563505100
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass24,733 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    24,733 miles
    Test number
    637956395656
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in 40mm zone chip cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Fail24,732 miles (+984)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,732 miles
    Test number
    258878651334
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall 205/55 R16 91V goodyear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in 40mm zone chip cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Pass23,748 miles (+1,239)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    23,748 miles
    Test number
    887216631598
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted
    • AdvisoryRear Tyres age cracking

  13. Pass22,509 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    22,509 miles
    Test number
    310298913611
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre age cracked all around
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre age cracked all around

  14. Fail22,509 miles (+1,563)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,509 miles
    Test number
    809191987736
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre age cracked all around
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre age cracked all around

  15. Pass20,946 miles (+1,511)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    20,946 miles
    Test number
    171801845715
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  16. Pass19,435 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    19,435 miles
    Test number
    345192686709
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBoth front driveshafts corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  17. Fail19,435 miles (+1,938)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,435 miles
    Test number
    159881033875
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBoth front driveshafts corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  18. Pass17,497 miles (+2,052)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    17,497 miles
    Test number
    376022454207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass15,445 miles (+3,987)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    15,445 miles
    Test number
    359966443416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass11,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    11,458 miles
    Test number
    379877442285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR59 DFY

Does LR59 DFY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR59 DFY expired on 7 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR59 DFY?
The MOT on LR59 DFY expired on 7 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR59 DFY done?
LR59 DFY was recorded at 50,533 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2024, an average of 3,299 miles a year.
Has LR59 DFY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 DFY has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LR59 DFY 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 LR59 DFY find?
LR59 DFY passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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