
Volvo S40
Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,855 cc
S768 LRNMOT history
S768 LRN is a silver petrol Volvo S40 first used on 26 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 18 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 31 MOT tests, with 151,354 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2021.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 18 Nov 2022
- Mileage
- 151,354 mi
- At MOT on 19 Nov 2021
- MOT tests
- 31
- 16 passed · 15 failed
- Per year
- 2,606 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S768 LRN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- S40
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,855 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 26 Oct 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 18 Nov 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Nov 2021 (Pass)
Mileage history
S768 LRN was last recorded at 151,354 miles on 19 Nov 2021, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2021.
Mileage went down between tests
- 19 Oct 2016: 14,224 miles, lower than 141,208 miles on 17 Oct 2016.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 151,354 miles · 16 Nov 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 2,606 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 151,354 miles
- 2020 – 150,057 miles
- 2019 – 148,510 miles
- 2018 – 146,680 miles
- 2017 – 144,068 miles
- 2016 – 14,224 miles
- 2015 – 138,613 miles
- 2014 – 137,176 miles
- 2013 – 134,630 miles
- 2012 – 132,345 miles
- 2011 – 129,095 miles
- 2010 – 127,092 miles
- 2009 – 124,280 miles
- 2008 – 120,105 miles
- 2007 – 115,524 miles
- 2006 – 111,936 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2017
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2017
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Failure4 MOTs, 2011–2016
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding
Major3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2017
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
31 tests since 5 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass151,354 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 151,354 miles
- Test number
- 379342975724
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail151,354 miles (+1,297)4 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,354 miles
- Test number
- 483319138844
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass150,057 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 150,057 miles
- Test number
- 657352561424
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail150,057 miles (+1,547)1 dangerous9 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,057 miles
- Test number
- 377792655760
- DangerousCentral Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill top (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass148,510 miles (+9)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 148,510 miles
- Test number
- 431830058576
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail148,501 miles (+1,821)9 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,501 miles
- Test number
- 229287878825
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass146,680 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 146,680 miles
- Test number
- 457760025057
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail146,676 miles (+2,608)8 dangerous5 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,676 miles
- Test number
- 536311482443
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousWindscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass144,068 miles (+9)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 144,068 miles
- Test number
- 200025456383
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail144,059 miles (+129,835)9 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,059 miles
- Test number
- 683289301015
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass14,224 miles (-126,984)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 14,224 miles
- Test number
- 251940976669
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail141,208 miles (+2,595)6 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,208 miles
- Test number
- 737245128344
- FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass138,613 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 138,613 miles
- Test number
- 970369382948
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail138,613 miles (+1,437)3 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,613 miles
- Test number
- 421052694038
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass137,176 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 137,176 miles
- Test number
- 487602184273
- AdvisoryNearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Fail137,176 miles (+2,546)4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,176 miles
- Test number
- 728372984202
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass134,630 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 134,630 miles
- Test number
- 829849783253
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail134,630 miles (+2,285)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,630 miles
- Test number
- 507819383286
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass132,345 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 132,345 miles
- Test number
- 465107992256
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)
Fail132,345 miles (+80)7 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,345 miles
- Test number
- 707037892230
- FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)
Fail132,265 miles (+3,170)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,265 miles
- Test number
- 738139382231
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass129,095 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 129,095 miles
- Test number
- 376065491227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail129,095 miles (+2,003)10 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,095 miles
- Test number
- 768865681221
- FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass127,092 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 127,092 miles
- Test number
- 191886880276
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 643602880289
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass124,280 miles (+4,175)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 124,280 miles
- Test number
- 371567889442
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,105 miles (+217)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 120,105 miles
- Test number
- 973834488255
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail119,888 miles (+4,364)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,888 miles
- Test number
- 683066978270
- FailureOffside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass115,524 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 115,524 miles
- Test number
- 371045887463
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail115,524 miles (+3,588)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,524 miles
- Test number
- 981255287243
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass111,936 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 111,936 miles
- Test number
- 714108376203
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about S768 LRN
- Does S768 LRN currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S768 LRN expired on 18 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S768 LRN?
- The MOT on S768 LRN expired on 18 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S768 LRN done?
- S768 LRN was recorded at 151,354 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2021, an average of 2,606 miles a year.
- Has S768 LRN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S768 LRN has failed 15 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2021.
- Has the mileage on S768 LRN ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Oct 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S768 LRN find?
- S768 LRN passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2021 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.
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