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Volvo S40

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,731 cc

T448 LACMOT history

T448 LAC is a silver petrol Volvo S40 first used on 23 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 138,680 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Oct 2026
Mileage
138,680 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,005 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T448 LAC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,731 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T448 LAC was last recorded at 138,680 miles on 1 Oct 2025, 2,225 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,455 miles · 12 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
2,225 miles
Average per year
3,005 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,680 miles
  • 2024 – 136,455 miles
  • 2023 – 134,191 miles
  • 2022 – 132,381 miles
  • 2021 – 130,377 miles
  • 2020 – 128,607 miles
  • 2019 – 124,795 miles
  • 2018 – 121,372 miles
  • 2017 – 118,179 miles
  • 2016 – 114,108 miles
  • 2015 – 110,837 miles
  • 2014 – 107,342 miles
  • 2013 – 104,325 miles
  • 2012 – 101,546 miles
  • 2011 – 98,472 miles
  • 2010 – 93,935 miles
  • 2009 – 90,299 miles
  • 2008 – 85,730 miles
  • 2007 – 83,839 miles
  • 2006 – 80,314 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,680 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre distorted

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear tyre distorted on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 29 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,680 miles (+2,225)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    138,680 miles
    Test number
    753383228117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre distorted

  2. Pass136,455 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    136,455 miles
    Test number
    176601368859
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre distorted on inner edge

  3. Fail136,454 miles (+2,263)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,454 miles
    Test number
    501093233721
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre distorted on inner edge

  4. Pass134,191 miles (+49)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    134,191 miles
    Test number
    171248155046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail134,142 miles (+1,761)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,142 miles
    Test number
    651303488763
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass132,381 miles (+60)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    132,381 miles
    Test number
    292627922074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail132,321 miles (+1,944)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,321 miles
    Test number
    597807465816
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass130,377 miles (+1,770)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    130,377 miles
    Test number
    519273688935
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres distorted

  9. Pass128,607 miles (+3,812)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    128,607 miles
    Test number
    422021074617
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  10. Pass124,795 miles (+3,423)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    124,795 miles
    Test number
    856729686188
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slightly distorted

  11. Pass121,372 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    121,372 miles
    Test number
    965739742440
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail121,355 miles (+3,176)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,355 miles
    Test number
    396756131500
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass118,179 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    118,179 miles
    Test number
    505691392020
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail118,179 miles (+4,071)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,179 miles
    Test number
    131611721799
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass114,108 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    114,108 miles
    Test number
    310749619581
    • AdvisoryNSR tyre slightly distorted

  16. Fail114,108 miles (+3,271)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,108 miles
    Test number
    146255008564
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNSR tyre slightly distorted

  17. Pass110,837 miles (+3,495)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    110,837 miles
    Test number
    899050985012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass107,342 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    107,342 miles
    Test number
    878428484090
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail107,342 miles (+3,017)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,342 miles
    Test number
    657361084086
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass104,325 miles (+2,779)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    104,325 miles
    Test number
    175308063087
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edge
    • NoteSlight noise from nsr wheel bearing

  21. Pass101,546 miles (+3,074)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    101,546 miles
    Test number
    666421492066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass98,472 miles (+4,537)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    98,472 miles
    Test number
    349802391083
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass93,935 miles (+3,636)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    93,935 miles
    Test number
    862342670033
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass90,299 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    90,299 miles
    Test number
    911109289013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail90,291 miles (+4,561)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,291 miles
    Test number
    184356889064
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass85,730 miles (+1,891)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    85,730 miles
    Test number
    383387488097
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass83,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    83,839 miles
    Test number
    283177517467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail83,839 miles (+3,525)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,839 miles
    Test number
    294586917427
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  29. Pass80,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    80,314 miles
    Test number
    922809616175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T448 LAC

Does T448 LAC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T448 LAC expired on 1 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T448 LAC?
The MOT on T448 LAC expired on 1 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T448 LAC done?
T448 LAC was recorded at 138,680 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2025, an average of 3,005 miles a year.
Has T448 LAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T448 LAC has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T448 LAC 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 T448 LAC find?
T448 LAC passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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