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Volvo V40

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,783 cc

N5 LCWMOT history

N5 LCW is a silver petrol Volvo V40 first used on 21 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 120,449 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
120,449 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,927 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N5 LCW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,783 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
21 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

N5 LCW was last recorded at 120,449 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,449 miles · 1 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,927 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,449 miles
  • 2025 – 116,793 miles
  • 2024 – 112,428 miles
  • 2023 – 109,038 miles
  • 2022 – 105,573 miles
  • 2021 – 102,732 miles
  • 2020 – 98,584 miles
  • 2019 – 93,228 miles
  • 2018 – 88,063 miles
  • 2017 – 82,573 miles
  • 2015 – 74,422 miles
  • 2014 – 70,231 miles
  • 2013 – 66,047 miles
  • 2012 – 64,480 miles
  • 2011 – 57,778 miles
  • 2010 – 50,616 miles
  • 2009 – 41,106 miles
  • 2008 – 34,080 miles
  • 2007 – 26,190 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,449 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,449 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    120,449 miles
    Test number
    903102370331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail120,449 miles (+3,656)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,449 miles
    Test number
    877688210407
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  3. Pass116,793 miles (+4,365)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    116,793 miles
    Test number
    206556269098
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass112,428 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    112,428 miles
    Test number
    279828871323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail112,412 miles (+3,374)6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,412 miles
    Test number
    428156375250
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass109,038 miles (+3,465)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    109,038 miles
    Test number
    514072082584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass105,573 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    105,573 miles
    Test number
    960154564888
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Fail105,573 miles (+2,841)1 dangerous1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,573 miles
    Test number
    876571021946
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both sides edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass102,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    102,732 miles
    Test number
    961929287643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail102,730 miles (+4,146)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,730 miles
    Test number
    642837773733
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

  11. Pass98,584 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    98,584 miles
    Test number
    822666421795
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail98,582 miles (+5,354)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,582 miles
    Test number
    526032441579
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass93,228 miles (+5,165)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    93,228 miles
    Test number
    465662049723
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass88,063 miles (+5,490)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    88,063 miles
    Test number
    599200008748
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass82,573 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    82,573 miles
    Test number
    219869587038
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Fail82,573 miles (+8,151)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,573 miles
    Test number
    112866272867
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass74,422 miles (+4,191)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    74,422 miles
    Test number
    777843235116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,231 miles (+4,184)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    70,231 miles
    Test number
    129689024191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail66,047 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,047 miles
    Test number
    279688523442
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testRear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass66,047 miles (+1,567)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    66,047 miles
    Test number
    316708023129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass64,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    64,480 miles
    Test number
    997055332151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail64,480 miles (+6,702)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,480 miles
    Test number
    645585132111
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  23. Pass57,778 miles (+7,162)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2012
    Odometer
    57,778 miles
    Test number
    636934621167
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass50,616 miles (+9,510)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2011
    Odometer
    50,616 miles
    Test number
    922941730115
    • Note3D lettering on numberplate

  25. Pass41,106 miles (+7,026)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    41,106 miles
    Test number
    254754139145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass34,080 miles (+7,890)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    34,080 miles
    Test number
    592176038186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass26,190 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2008
    Odometer
    26,190 miles
    Test number
    300035537174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about N5 LCW

Does N5 LCW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N5 LCW is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on N5 LCW?
The MOT on N5 LCW is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has N5 LCW done?
N5 LCW was recorded at 120,449 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 4,927 miles a year.
Has N5 LCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N5 LCW has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on N5 LCW 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 N5 LCW find?
N5 LCW passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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