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Volvo S40

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,783 cc

LS04 LCUMOT history

LS04 LCU is a silver petrol Volvo S40 first used on 31 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 20 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 83,052 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Sept 2023
Mileage
83,052 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2022
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,675 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS04 LCU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,783 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS04 LCU was last recorded at 83,052 miles on 17 Sept 2022, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,051 miles · 14 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,675 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 83,052 miles
  • 2021 – 78,387 miles
  • 2020 – 76,801 miles
  • 2019 – 75,321 miles
  • 2018 – 73,221 miles
  • 2017 – 68,618 miles
  • 2016 – 66,395 miles
  • 2015 – 63,997 miles
  • 2014 – 59,428 miles
  • 2013 – 58,026 miles
  • 2012 – 55,814 miles
  • 2011 – 50,792 miles
  • 2010 – 45,486 miles
  • 2009 – 40,717 miles
  • 2008 – 34,382 miles
  • 2007 – 26,102 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,052 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,052 miles (+1)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    83,052 miles
    Test number
    631454399039
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Fail83,051 miles (+4,664)2 dangerous3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,051 miles
    Test number
    608138447403
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass78,387 miles (+1)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    78,387 miles
    Test number
    470096766957
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail78,386 miles (+12)1 dangerous5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,386 miles
    Test number
    614047980083
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail78,374 miles (+1,573)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,374 miles
    Test number
    340356554485
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront crossmember corroded

  6. Pass76,801 miles (+1,480)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    76,801 miles
    Test number
    880524590043
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge
    • AdvisoryNo reserve h/brake travel

  7. Pass75,321 miles (+2,100)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    75,321 miles
    Test number
    700457913031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass73,221 miles (+4,603)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    73,221 miles
    Test number
    901713666122
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

  9. Pass68,618 miles (+2,223)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    68,618 miles
    Test number
    290762368289
    • AdvisoryN/s/r brake caliper sticking slightly

  10. Pass66,395 miles (+2,398)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    66,395 miles
    Test number
    844384211715
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre starting to crack and perish

  11. Pass63,997 miles (+4,569)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    63,997 miles
    Test number
    311448771804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,428 miles (+1,402)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    59,428 miles
    Test number
    205509974250
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  13. Pass58,026 miles (+2,212)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    58,026 miles
    Test number
    379819463480
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass55,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    55,814 miles
    Test number
    117111072292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail55,814 miles (+5,022)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,814 miles
    Test number
    318431972242
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass50,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    50,792 miles
    Test number
    138741471213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail50,792 miles (+5,306)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,792 miles
    Test number
    146711971252
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass45,486 miles (+4,769)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    45,486 miles
    Test number
    352643570454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,717 miles (+2,363)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    40,717 miles
    Test number
    434708979218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,354 miles (+3,972)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    38,354 miles
    Test number
    293257419178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,382 miles (+8,280)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    34,382 miles
    Test number
    974256588084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    26,102 miles
    Test number
    182229677060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS04 LCU

Does LS04 LCU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS04 LCU expired on 20 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS04 LCU?
The MOT on LS04 LCU expired on 20 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS04 LCU done?
LS04 LCU was recorded at 83,052 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2022, an average of 3,675 miles a year.
Has LS04 LCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS04 LCU has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LS04 LCU 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 LS04 LCU find?
LS04 LCU passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2022 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; offside rear anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; brake pedal wearing smooth, and 2 more.

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