Volvo S40
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,798 cc
LS55 AFEMOT history
LS55 AFE is a silver petrol Volvo S40 first used on 20 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 167,850 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 167,850 mi
- At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 18 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 7,448 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS55 AFE
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- S40
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,798 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 20 Oct 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS55 AFE was last recorded at 167,850 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 94 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 167,756 miles · 30 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 94 miles
- Average per year
- 7,448 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 167,850 miles
- 2025 – 163,268 miles
- 2024 – 161,848 miles
- 2023 – 161,047 miles
- 2022 – 160,288 miles
- 2021 – 155,294 miles
- 2020 – 147,211 miles
- 2019 – 135,754 miles
- 2018 – 121,976 miles
- 2017 – 107,101 miles
- 2016 – 95,520 miles
- 2015 – 84,764 miles
- 2014 – 74,283 miles
- 2013 – 66,917 miles
- 2012 – 60,307 miles
- 2011 – 50,949 miles
- 2010 – 42,859 miles
- 2008 – 34,526 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass167,850 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Brake pedal wearing smooth split in the rubber.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Oil leak, but not excessive by gearbox.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
28 tests since 16 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass167,850 miles (+94)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 167,850 miles
- Test number
- 414191896058
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail167,756 miles (+4,488)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,756 miles
- Test number
- 826086865234
- MajorCentral Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Gearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass163,268 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 163,268 miles
- Test number
- 278604397150
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail163,268 miles (+1,420)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,268 miles
- Test number
- 619922185584
- Repaired at testCentral Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass161,848 miles (+10)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 161,848 miles
- Test number
- 337132468728
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth split in the rubber. (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive by gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail161,838 miles (+791)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,838 miles
- Test number
- 799713654908
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint rubber split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth split in the rubber. (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive by gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass161,047 miles (+759)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 161,047 miles
- Test number
- 654566171870
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Pass160,288 miles (+7)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 160,288 miles
- Test number
- 942577369138
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail160,281 miles (+4,987)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,281 miles
- Test number
- 658481222295
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass155,294 miles (+8,083)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 155,294 miles
- Test number
- 275487133808
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass147,211 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 147,211 miles
- Test number
- 722027365561
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail147,211 miles (+11,457)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,211 miles
- Test number
- 987331591316
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass135,754 miles (+13,778)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 135,754 miles
- Test number
- 804330361101
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass121,976 miles (+29)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 121,976 miles
- Test number
- 369832469868
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail121,947 miles (+14,846)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,947 miles
- Test number
- 294956774599
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass107,101 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 107,101 miles
- Test number
- 160106640666
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail107,101 miles (+11,581)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,101 miles
- Test number
- 140078901352
- FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Pass95,520 miles (+10,756)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 95,520 miles
- Test number
- 428076431548
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryOil deposits on o/s/f steering rack gaitor
Pass84,764 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 84,764 miles
- Test number
- 179995965448
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,764 miles (+10,481)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,764 miles
- Test number
- 558815865098
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass74,283 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 74,283 miles
- Test number
- 107250554405
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,283 miles (+7,366)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,283 miles
- Test number
- 608190954022
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass66,917 miles (+6,610)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 66,917 miles
- Test number
- 279653553052
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail60,307 miles2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,307 miles
- Test number
- 658098262062
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass60,307 miles (+9,358)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 60,307 miles
- Test number
- 926238262068
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass50,949 miles (+8,090)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 50,949 miles
- Test number
- 795669031013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,859 miles (+8,333)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 42,859 miles
- Test number
- 421597040064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,526 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 34,526 miles
- Test number
- 364280268250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS55 AFE
- Does LS55 AFE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 AFE is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS55 AFE?
- The MOT on LS55 AFE is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS55 AFE done?
- LS55 AFE was recorded at 167,850 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 7,448 miles a year.
- Has LS55 AFE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS55 AFE has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on LS55 AFE 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 LS55 AFE find?
- LS55 AFE passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.
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