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Volvo S40

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,596 cc

LR59 YAJMOT history

LR59 YAJ is a black petrol Volvo S40 first used on 24 Nov 2009. Its MOT expired on 25 Jan 2025 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 160,832 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jan 2024.

LR59 YAJ black Volvo S40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo S40, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 Jan 2025
Mileage
160,832 mi
At MOT on 18 Jan 2024
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
12,752 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 YAJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
24 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 YAJ was last recorded at 160,832 miles on 18 Jan 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,830 miles · 16 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
12,752 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 160,832 miles
  • 2023 – 149,722 miles
  • 2022 – 130,114 miles
  • 2021 – 126,758 miles
  • 2020 – 114,572 miles
  • 2019 – 108,040 miles
  • 2018 – 94,218 miles
  • 2017 – 75,463 miles
  • 2015 – 54,462 miles
  • 2012 – 17,548 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,832 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge 205/50/r17 93w (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge 205/50/r17 93w (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryO/s/r outer door handle deteriorated / worn
  • AdvisoryO/s/r passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicleRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 23 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,832 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    160,832 miles
    Test number
    120664723779
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge 205/50/r17 93w (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge 205/50/r17 93w (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r outer door handle deteriorated / worn
    • AdvisoryO/s/r passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle

  2. Fail160,830 miles (+11,108)3 dangerous4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,830 miles
    Test number
    207019934883
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/r17 93w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated flat at time of test (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge 205/50/r17 93w (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge 205/50/r17 93w (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle

  3. Pass149,722 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    149,722 miles
    Test number
    106625269894
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail149,721 miles (+19,607)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,721 miles
    Test number
    535917756190
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass130,114 miles (+3,356)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    130,114 miles
    Test number
    965680259703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass126,758 miles (+12,186)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    126,758 miles
    Test number
    318954074702
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass114,572 miles (+6,532)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    114,572 miles
    Test number
    135773583576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass108,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    108,040 miles
    Test number
    607971111834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail108,040 miles1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,040 miles
    Test number
    458145891744
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail108,039 miles (+13,821)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,039 miles
    Test number
    156092343926
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass94,218 miles (+18,755)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    94,218 miles
    Test number
    193208146998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,463 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    75,463 miles
    Test number
    517059248133
    • AdvisoryHeavy advise front lower arm rear bushes have movement
    • AdvisoryRear tyres heavily worn on inner edges

  13. Fail75,463 miles (+21,001)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,463 miles
    Test number
    205133565466
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryHeavy advise front lower arm rear bushes have movement
    • AdvisoryRear tyres heavily worn on inner edges

  14. Pass54,462 miles (+15,446)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    54,462 miles
    Test number
    475100013810
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  15. Pass39,016 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    39,016 miles
    Test number
    168807315089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail39,016 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,016 miles
    Test number
    969827915071
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. FailMileage not read1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    356672083499
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  18. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    437062583200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    17,548 miles
    Test number
    936107092221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR59 YAJ

Does LR59 YAJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR59 YAJ expired on 25 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR59 YAJ?
The MOT on LR59 YAJ expired on 25 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR59 YAJ done?
LR59 YAJ was recorded at 160,832 miles at its MOT on 18 Jan 2024, an average of 12,752 miles a year.
Has LR59 YAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 YAJ has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LR59 YAJ 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 YAJ find?
LR59 YAJ passed its latest MOT on 18 Jan 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge 205/50/r17 93w; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge 205/50/r17 93w; o/s/r outer door handle deteriorated / worn, and 1 more.

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