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Volvo S40

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,798 cc

X30 LHSMOT history

X30 LHS is a silver petrol Volvo S40 first used on 28 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 17 Aug 2023 and it has passed 16 of 31 MOT tests, with 141,659 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2022.

X30 LHS silver Volvo S40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo S40, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Aug 2023
Mileage
141,659 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2022
MOT tests
31
16 passed · 15 failed
Per year
7,601 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X30 LHS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X30 LHS was last recorded at 141,659 miles on 15 Aug 2022, 6,776 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,883 miles · 18 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
6,776 miles
Average per year
7,601 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 141,659 miles
  • 2021 – 134,883 miles
  • 2020 – 129,810 miles
  • 2019 – 124,046 miles
  • 2018 – 121,013 miles
  • 2017 – 113,142 miles
  • 2016 – 110,810 miles
  • 2015 – 102,882 miles
  • 2014 – 96,355 miles
  • 2013 – 80,216 miles
  • 2012 – 73,776 miles
  • 2011 – 68,273 miles
  • 2010 – 57,095 miles
  • 2009 – 49,120 miles
  • 2008 – 34,294 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,659 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2017

  • Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

31 tests since 30 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,659 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    141,659 miles
    Test number
    213018526772
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail141,659 miles (+6,776)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,659 miles
    Test number
    517712404885
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass134,883 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    134,883 miles
    Test number
    293992738349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Fail134,883 miles (+5,073)3 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,883 miles
    Test number
    431506055919
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass129,810 miles (+5,764)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    129,810 miles
    Test number
    952791589834
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass124,046 miles (+3,033)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    124,046 miles
    Test number
    798991674284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass121,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    121,013 miles
    Test number
    388638286738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail121,013 miles (+7,871)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,013 miles
    Test number
    252055249592
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • 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))

  9. Pass113,142 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    113,142 miles
    Test number
    354777200872
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail113,140 miles (+23)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,140 miles
    Test number
    992905486109
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail113,117 miles (+28)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,117 miles
    Test number
    522928015073
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail113,089 miles (+2,279)11 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,089 miles
    Test number
    605431732481
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureCentral Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger snapped (7.1.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing slight rough on rotation
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil level on min
    • AdvisorySmall amount of blue smoke omitted on on fast idle

  13. Pass110,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    110,810 miles
    Test number
    797765691025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail110,810 miles (+7,928)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,810 miles
    Test number
    443760670670
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link pin broken (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass102,882 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    102,882 miles
    Test number
    156149175070
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres inner edges lumpy
    • NoteEngine man lamp on

  16. Fail102,882 miles (+11)1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,882 miles
    Test number
    266139975015
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres inner edges lumpy
    • NoteEngine man lamp on

  17. Fail102,871 miles (+6,516)1 dangerous8 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,871 miles
    Test number
    107670375075
    • DangerousNo oil showing on stick add 3 litres
    • FailureExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEmissions test aborted due to smoke
    • NoteEngine man lamp on

  18. Pass96,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    96,355 miles
    Test number
    568484604252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail96,355 miles (+16,139)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,355 miles
    Test number
    648217094104
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking

  20. Fail80,216 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,216 miles
    Test number
    517370993178
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  21. Pass80,216 miles (+6,440)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    80,216 miles
    Test number
    618080193198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass73,776 miles (+5,503)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    73,776 miles
    Test number
    647675182141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edges

  23. Fail68,273 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,273 miles
    Test number
    297021681455
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass68,273 miles (+11,178)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    68,273 miles
    Test number
    995431681181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass57,095 miles (+133)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    57,095 miles
    Test number
    453204150132
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail56,962 miles1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,962 miles
    Test number
    252597340472
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass56,962 miles (+7,842)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    56,962 miles
    Test number
    992187640130
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass49,120 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    49,120 miles
    Test number
    914801089152
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  29. Fail49,120 miles (+14,826)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,120 miles
    Test number
    761810189175
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  30. Pass34,294 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    34,294 miles
    Test number
    673485088199
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Fail34,294 miles1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,294 miles
    Test number
    211562688447
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about X30 LHS

Does X30 LHS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X30 LHS expired on 17 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X30 LHS?
The MOT on X30 LHS expired on 17 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X30 LHS done?
X30 LHS was recorded at 141,659 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2022, an average of 7,601 miles a year.
Has X30 LHS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X30 LHS has failed 15 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on X30 LHS 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 X30 LHS find?
X30 LHS passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2022 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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