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2008 VOLVO S40
General Information
- Registration LL57BYC
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model S40
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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- Expires 11 Sep 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
10 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 85,962 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
26 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 78,036 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 71,541 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2024 10 Jun 20264 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 71,369 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
10 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 60,441 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))
12 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 58,716 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front number plate damaged
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
23 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 58,581 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively clip insecure (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster inoperative (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Front number plate damaged
6 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 53,604 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear shock low resistance
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
6 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 53,604 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear shock low resistance
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
12 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 42,550 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
12 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 42,550 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
9 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 36,373 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2019 10 Jun 202628 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 28,911 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
27 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 28,911 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
13 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 24,127 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 20,196 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 20,048 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 15,747 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2015 10 Jun 20268 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 12,300 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2013 10 Jun 202631 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 9,007 MI
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LL57BYC was registered on 2008-02-06
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