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Volvo S40

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,798 cc

LS08 FBKMOT history

LS08 FBK is a grey petrol Volvo S40 first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 166,004 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

LS08 FBK grey Volvo S40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo S40, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
166,004 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,348 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS08 FBK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS08 FBK was last recorded at 166,004 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 9,302 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
156,702 miles · 21 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
9,302 miles
Average per year
10,348 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 166,004 miles
  • 2024 – 156,702 miles
  • 2023 – 146,618 miles
  • 2022 – 135,793 miles
  • 2021 – 124,638 miles
  • 2020 – 114,564 miles
  • 2019 – 105,509 miles
  • 2018 – 92,769 miles
  • 2017 – 69,450 miles
  • 2016 – 55,113 miles
  • 2014 – 34,072 miles
  • 2013 – 24,250 miles
  • 2012 – 19,579 miles
  • 2011 – 14,806 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,004 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded 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 Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 22 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,004 miles (+9,302)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    166,004 miles
    Test number
    715822529092
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass156,702 miles (+10,084)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    156,702 miles
    Test number
    154545223665
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass146,618 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    146,618 miles
    Test number
    396918414942
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail146,618 miles (+10,825)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,618 miles
    Test number
    387019294333
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass135,793 miles (+11,155)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    135,793 miles
    Test number
    808936088697
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass124,638 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    124,638 miles
    Test number
    205660050927
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail124,638 miles (+10,074)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,638 miles
    Test number
    832031737323
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass114,564 miles (+9,055)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    114,564 miles
    Test number
    752041750793
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass105,509 miles (+12,740)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    105,509 miles
    Test number
    993945220285
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass92,769 miles (+9,699)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    92,769 miles
    Test number
    567250227152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass83,070 miles (+13,620)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    83,070 miles
    Test number
    311510537820
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector lens broken
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass69,450 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    69,450 miles
    Test number
    716001111826
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail69,450 miles (+14,337)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,450 miles
    Test number
    520219914470
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass55,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    55,113 miles
    Test number
    402468494748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail55,113 miles (+21,041)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,113 miles
    Test number
    395965065608
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass34,072 miles (+3,828)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    34,072 miles
    Test number
    458968204367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,244 miles (+5,994)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    30,244 miles
    Test number
    147669074411
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass24,250 miles (+4,671)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    24,250 miles
    Test number
    326750983052
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass19,579 miles (+4,773)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    19,579 miles
    Test number
    396874612196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,806 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    14,806 miles
    Test number
    747751981069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS08 FBK

Does LS08 FBK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS08 FBK is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS08 FBK?
The MOT on LS08 FBK is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS08 FBK done?
LS08 FBK was recorded at 166,004 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 10,348 miles a year.
Has LS08 FBK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS08 FBK has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LS08 FBK 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 LS08 FBK find?
LS08 FBK passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: coil spring corroded all; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; nearside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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