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Volvo V40

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,783 cc

LB53 CUYMOT history

LB53 CUY is a red petrol Volvo V40 first used on 24 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 24 Oct 2022 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 117,820 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Oct 2022
Mileage
117,820 mi
At MOT on 25 Oct 2021
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,067 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 CUY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,783 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
25 Oct 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 CUY was last recorded at 117,820 miles on 25 Oct 2021, 14,805 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,015 miles · 24 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
14,805 miles
Average per year
7,067 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 117,820 miles
  • 2020 – 103,015 miles
  • 2019 – 97,171 miles
  • 2018 – 83,039 miles
  • 2017 – 63,169 miles
  • 2016 – 45,122 miles
  • 2015 – 34,517 miles
  • 2014 – 33,045 miles
  • 2013 – 31,319 miles
  • 2012 – 29,866 miles
  • 2011 – 28,475 miles
  • 2010 – 26,581 miles
  • 2009 – 23,658 miles
  • 2008 – 19,548 miles
  • 2007 – 15,531 miles
  • 2006 – 11,676 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,820 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALSO WORN ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • REAR TYRES CRACKING

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,820 miles (+14,805)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    117,820 miles
    Test number
    813664218445
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass103,015 miles (+5,844)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    103,015 miles
    Test number
    614052140779
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass97,171 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    97,171 miles
    Test number
    675673085120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe rotten in front of the rear wheel (possible risk of bursting) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper linage defective and banging on the bonnet when operated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe rotten from near side of the vehicle to the off side across the rear axle area (possible risk of bursting) (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail97,171 miles (+14,132)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,171 miles
    Test number
    915565695421
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated turned black with contamination (1.8 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not in correctly (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe rotten in front of the rear wheel (possible risk of bursting) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper linage defective and banging on the bonnet when operated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe rotten from near side of the vehicle to the off side across the rear axle area (possible risk of bursting) (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass83,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    83,039 miles
    Test number
    573247730185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail83,038 miles (+19,869)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,038 miles
    Test number
    473817998314
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass63,169 miles (+181)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    63,169 miles
    Test number
    187832655658
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALSO WORN ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALSO WORN ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryREAR TYRES CRACKING
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  8. Fail62,988 miles (+17,866)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,988 miles
    Test number
    908135278520
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALSO WORN ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALSO WORN ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryREAR TYRES CRACKING
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Pass45,122 miles (+224)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    45,122 miles
    Test number
    887603463335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & cracking (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi-hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs wearing thin
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid requires top-up
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryHeadlights adjusted inside
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryPlastic trim fitted to both sills
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorating
    • AdvisoryService warning light illuminated

  10. Fail44,898 miles (+10,381)3 failures12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,898 miles
    Test number
    101709720393
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim not tested (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & cracking (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi-hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs wearing thin
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid requires top-up
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryHeadlights adjusted inside
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryPlastic trim fitted to both sills
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorating
    • AdvisoryService warning light illuminated

  11. Pass34,517 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    34,517 miles
    Test number
    632522232704
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  12. Fail34,517 miles (+1,472)4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,517 miles
    Test number
    835420314019
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Pass33,045 miles (+1,726)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    33,045 miles
    Test number
    327929884242
    • NoteAdvise n/s front fog light insecure monitor

  14. Pass31,319 miles (+1,453)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    31,319 miles
    Test number
    356879583259
    • NoteAdvise n/s front fog light insecurely mounted

  15. Pass29,866 miles (+1,391)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    29,866 miles
    Test number
    465350092271
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass28,475 miles (+1,894)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    28,475 miles
    Test number
    877030391251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail26,581 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,581 miles
    Test number
    350756980278
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteAdvised on condition of rear number plate

  18. Pass26,581 miles (+2,923)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    26,581 miles
    Test number
    450656980265
    • NoteAdvised on condition of rear number plate

  19. Pass23,658 miles (+4,110)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    23,658 miles
    Test number
    313607489489
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass19,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    19,548 miles
    Test number
    143039188216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail19,548 miles (+4,017)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,548 miles
    Test number
    384689988245
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass15,531 miles (+3,855)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    15,531 miles
    Test number
    442690997228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass11,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    11,676 miles
    Test number
    544781596278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 CUY

Does LB53 CUY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 CUY expired on 24 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 CUY?
The MOT on LB53 CUY expired on 24 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 CUY done?
LB53 CUY was recorded at 117,820 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2021, an average of 7,067 miles a year.
Has LB53 CUY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 CUY has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on LB53 CUY 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 LB53 CUY find?
LB53 CUY passed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2021 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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