Volvo S40
Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,997 cc
LR59 TVZMOT history
LR59 TVZ is a silver diesel Volvo S40 first used on 16 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 2 May 2026 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 189,628 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 May 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 May 2026
- Mileage
- 189,628 mi
- At MOT on 3 May 2025
- MOT tests
- 19
- 12 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 12,687 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR59 TVZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- S40
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,997 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 16 Sept 2009
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 May 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 3 May 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR59 TVZ was last recorded at 189,628 miles on 3 May 2025, 12,381 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 177,247 miles · 1 Dec 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 12,381 miles
- Average per year
- 12,687 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 189,628 miles
- 2023 – 177,247 miles
- 2022 – 159,502 miles
- 2021 – 142,141 miles
- 2020 – 125,333 miles
- 2019 – 100,439 miles
- 2018 – 76,658 miles
- 2017 – 55,904 miles
- 2015 – 52,993 miles
- 2014 – 41,581 miles
- 2013 – 33,096 miles
- 2012 – 28,531 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass189,628 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2021
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Central exhaust box outer skin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Central exhaust
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
19 tests since 21 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass189,628 miles (+12,381)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2026
- Odometer
- 189,628 miles
- Test number
- 487488357132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass177,247 miles (+17,745)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 177,247 miles
- Test number
- 356524812549
- AdvisorySURFACE CORROSSION ON SUSPENSION COMPONENTS
Pass159,502 miles (+790)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 159,502 miles
- Test number
- 812100891022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail158,712 miles (+16,571)6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,712 miles
- Test number
- 980085693015
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass142,141 miles (+266)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 142,141 miles
- Test number
- 500292625380
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust box outer skin
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Fail141,875 miles (+16,542)10 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,875 miles
- Test number
- 584534972179
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorFloor excessively deteriorated boot floor not checkted due to boot not lock inop (6.2.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted spring clip (1.1.16 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust box outer skin
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake fluid low
Pass125,333 miles (+606)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 125,333 miles
- Test number
- 802667767676
- MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm +inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCam belt
- AdvisoryHeat shield ins
Fail124,727 miles (+24,288)1 dangerous5 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,727 miles
- Test number
- 707034214538
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm +inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryCam belt
- AdvisoryHeat shield ins
Pass100,439 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 100,439 miles
- Test number
- 889982725167
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust box
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear heat shield security
Fail100,439 miles (+23,781)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,439 miles
- Test number
- 170479348917
- Repaired at testFront Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust box
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear heat shield security
Pass76,658 miles (+386)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 76,658 miles
- Test number
- 470248029934
- AdvisoryEngine and sill guards fitted
Fail76,272 miles (+20,368)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,272 miles
- Test number
- 633521449601
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
- FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryEngine and sill guards fitted
Pass55,904 miles (+2,911)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 55,904 miles
- Test number
- 298010595346
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass52,993 miles (+85)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 52,993 miles
- Test number
- 223497257610
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,908 miles (+11,327)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,908 miles
- Test number
- 185988750384
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail41,581 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,581 miles
- Test number
- 386222014411
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass41,581 miles (+8,485)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 41,581 miles
- Test number
- 657072814262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,096 miles (+4,565)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 33,096 miles
- Test number
- 885170123245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,531 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 28,531 miles
- Test number
- 236134132298
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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 LR59 TVZ
- Does LR59 TVZ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR59 TVZ expired on 2 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR59 TVZ?
- The MOT on LR59 TVZ expired on 2 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR59 TVZ done?
- LR59 TVZ was recorded at 189,628 miles at its MOT on 3 May 2025, an average of 12,687 miles a year.
- Has LR59 TVZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR59 TVZ has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on LR59 TVZ 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 TVZ find?
- LR59 TVZ passed its latest MOT on 3 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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