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Volvo S40

Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,948 cc

LS02 EBLMOT history

LS02 EBL is a red petrol Volvo S40 first used on 29 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 24 Jul 2025 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 59,188 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Jul 2025
Mileage
59,188 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2024
MOT tests
30
17 passed · 13 failed
Per year
2,242 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS02 EBL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,948 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
29 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS02 EBL was last recorded at 59,188 miles on 25 Jul 2024, 1,011 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,177 miles · 17 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
1,011 miles
Average per year
2,242 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 59,188 miles
  • 2021 – 58,177 miles
  • 2020 – 57,076 miles
  • 2019 – 56,263 miles
  • 2018 – 54,950 miles
  • 2017 – 53,340 miles
  • 2016 – 51,940 miles
  • 2015 – 50,261 miles
  • 2014 – 48,623 miles
  • 2013 – 45,986 miles
  • 2012 – 42,862 miles
  • 2011 – 38,829 miles
  • 2010 – 34,724 miles
  • 2009 – 30,113 miles
  • 2008 – 26,467 miles
  • 2007 – 22,897 miles
  • 2006 – 18,525 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,188 miles
  • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S + O/S (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively ALL ROUNDS (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

30 tests since 7 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,188 miles (+1,011)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    59,188 miles
    Test number
    175005315043
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S + O/S (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively ALL ROUNDS (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass58,177 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    58,177 miles
    Test number
    420387428646
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  3. Fail58,175 miles (+1,099)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,175 miles
    Test number
    175132477548
    • MajorFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH SIDE (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  4. Pass57,076 miles (+813)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    57,076 miles
    Test number
    808151960837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass56,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    56,263 miles
    Test number
    866802422846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail56,263 miles (+1,313)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,263 miles
    Test number
    567177912269
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass54,950 miles (+1,610)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    54,950 miles
    Test number
    600239220367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass53,340 miles (+1,400)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    53,340 miles
    Test number
    667041836348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass51,940 miles (+1,679)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    51,940 miles
    Test number
    818505308327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass50,261 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    50,261 miles
    Test number
    142455390263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail50,261 miles (+1,638)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,261 miles
    Test number
    925333790285
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass48,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    48,623 miles
    Test number
    628351404393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail48,623 miles (+2,637)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,623 miles
    Test number
    975911204347
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass45,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    45,986 miles
    Test number
    796845603369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail45,986 miles (+3,124)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,986 miles
    Test number
    505504003332
    • FailureCentre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass42,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    42,862 miles
    Test number
    837663402351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail42,862 miles (+4,033)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,862 miles
    Test number
    755633902338
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass38,829 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    38,829 miles
    Test number
    729852201358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail38,828 miles (+4,104)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,828 miles
    Test number
    918121601328
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass34,724 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    34,724 miles
    Test number
    664895100397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail34,724 miles (+4,611)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,724 miles
    Test number
    383465600315
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Fail30,113 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,113 miles
    Test number
    283141669194
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  23. Pass30,113 miles (+3,646)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    30,113 miles
    Test number
    670421969118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    26,467 miles
    Test number
    721687058183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail26,467 miles (+3,570)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,467 miles
    Test number
    823747058132
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  26. Fail22,897 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,897 miles
    Test number
    110982967117
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass22,897 miles (+34)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    22,897 miles
    Test number
    421882167122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Fail22,863 miles (+4,338)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,863 miles
    Test number
    423009057121
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  29. Pass18,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    18,525 miles
    Test number
    110088756167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail18,526 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,526 miles
    Test number
    510878356157
    • FailureNearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Questions about LS02 EBL

Does LS02 EBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS02 EBL expired on 24 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS02 EBL?
The MOT on LS02 EBL expired on 24 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS02 EBL done?
LS02 EBL was recorded at 59,188 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2024, an average of 2,242 miles a year.
Has LS02 EBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS02 EBL has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LS02 EBL 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 LS02 EBL find?
LS02 EBL passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2024 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s + o/s; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; brake disc worn, but not excessively all rounds, and 1 more.

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