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Volvo S40

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,560 cc

LS61 VGGMOT history

LS61 VGG is a black diesel Volvo S40 first used on 17 Oct 2011. Its MOT expired on 1 Mar 2025 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 133,399 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Mar 2025
Mileage
133,399 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2024
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,528 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 VGG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
17 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 VGG was last recorded at 133,399 miles on 9 Feb 2024, 2,484 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,915 miles · 15 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
2,484 miles
Average per year
7,528 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 133,399 miles
  • 2023 – 130,915 miles
  • 2022 – 128,409 miles
  • 2021 – 126,060 miles
  • 2020 – 120,814 miles
  • 2019 – 106,081 miles
  • 2018 – 98,610 miles
  • 2017 – 94,288 miles
  • 2016 – 84,686 miles
  • 2015 – 78,645 miles
  • 2014 – 62,480 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,399 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near side and off side lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021

  • Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 8 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,399 miles (+2,484)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    133,399 miles
    Test number
    838915674526
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near side and off side lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass130,915 miles (+2,506)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    130,915 miles
    Test number
    948996463280
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass128,409 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    128,409 miles
    Test number
    139761358438
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail128,407 miles (+2,347)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,407 miles
    Test number
    944102236506
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass126,060 miles (+5)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    126,060 miles
    Test number
    236460419481
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail126,055 miles (+31)4 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,055 miles
    Test number
    838904145804
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail126,024 miles (+5,210)9 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,024 miles
    Test number
    478573423735
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened Broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass120,814 miles (+14,733)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    120,814 miles
    Test number
    374236002564
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass106,081 miles (+7,471)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    106,081 miles
    Test number
    761559938302
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass98,610 miles (+4,322)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    98,610 miles
    Test number
    361474293645
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass94,288 miles (+9,602)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    94,288 miles
    Test number
    822248852416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass84,686 miles (+6,041)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    84,686 miles
    Test number
    678271234448
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight wear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass78,645 miles (+16,165)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    78,645 miles
    Test number
    678490115289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    62,480 miles
    Test number
    828421454277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS61 VGG

Does LS61 VGG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS61 VGG expired on 1 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS61 VGG?
The MOT on LS61 VGG expired on 1 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS61 VGG done?
LS61 VGG was recorded at 133,399 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2024, an average of 7,528 miles a year.
Has LS61 VGG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 VGG has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LS61 VGG 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 LS61 VGG find?
LS61 VGG passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2024 with 4 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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