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Volvo S40

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,783 cc

LB53 OLKMOT history

LB53 OLK is a silver petrol Volvo S40 first used on 26 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 5 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 101,953 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Aug 2026
Mileage
101,953 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2025
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,742 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 OLK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,783 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 OLK was last recorded at 101,953 miles on 6 Aug 2025, 223 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,730 miles · 30 May 2024
Between the last two tests
223 miles
Average per year
3,742 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,953 miles
  • 2024 – 101,730 miles
  • 2023 – 101,099 miles
  • 2022 – 99,762 miles
  • 2021 – 98,456 miles
  • 2019 – 97,207 miles
  • 2018 – 95,978 miles
  • 2017 – 94,525 miles
  • 2016 – 93,456 miles
  • 2015 – 92,008 miles
  • 2014 – 90,214 miles
  • 2013 – 88,125 miles
  • 2012 – 83,354 miles
  • 2011 – 71,130 miles
  • 2010 – 63,200 miles
  • 2009 – 54,666 miles
  • 2008 – 44,236 miles
  • 2006 – 32,152 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,953 miles
  • AdvisoryFront fog lamps not working.
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

31 tests since 11 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,953 miles (+223)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    101,953 miles
    Test number
    440411136341
    • AdvisoryFront fog lamps not working.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass101,730 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    101,730 miles
    Test number
    911276913742
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail101,729 miles (+630)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,729 miles
    Test number
    960572966233
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure clip missing. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust box hangers missing x 2. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass101,099 miles (+1,337)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    101,099 miles
    Test number
    518832111972
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread SLIGHTLY FADING. (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass99,762 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    99,762 miles
    Test number
    809808608498
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FADING. (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail99,762 miles (+1,306)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,762 miles
    Test number
    182825962706
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working SIDELIGHT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FADING. (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass98,456 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    98,456 miles
    Test number
    222528235702
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower FOG LAMP NOT WORKING.

  8. Fail98,456 miles (+1,249)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,456 miles
    Test number
    658830944317
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps X 2. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower FOG LAMP NOT WORKING.

  9. Pass97,207 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    97,207 miles
    Test number
    910993420502
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail97,207 miles (+1,229)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,207 miles
    Test number
    550019870993
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass95,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    95,978 miles
    Test number
    416435812499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail95,978 miles (+1,453)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,978 miles
    Test number
    942787439447
    • FailureStop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass94,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    94,525 miles
    Test number
    151191100465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail94,519 miles (+1,063)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,519 miles
    Test number
    828914826578
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass93,456 miles (+1,448)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    93,456 miles
    Test number
    362281240835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass92,008 miles (+1,794)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    92,008 miles
    Test number
    179875865422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass90,214 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    90,214 miles
    Test number
    509619244079
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Fail90,214 miles (+2,089)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,214 miles
    Test number
    876729044090
    • Repaired at testNearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass88,125 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    88,125 miles
    Test number
    269988333070
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Fail88,125 miles (+4,771)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,125 miles
    Test number
    288947533089
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass83,354 miles (+841)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    83,354 miles
    Test number
    147673652412
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Fail82,513 miles (+11,383)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,513 miles
    Test number
    135452332422
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass71,130 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    71,130 miles
    Test number
    146662961410
    • 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)

  24. Fail71,130 miles (+7,930)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,130 miles
    Test number
    889022961070
    • Repaired at testOffside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)

  25. Pass63,200 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    63,200 miles
    Test number
    592616240001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail63,144 miles (+8,478)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,144 miles
    Test number
    620953340086
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass54,666 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    54,666 miles
    Test number
    424431379007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail54,664 miles (+10,428)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,664 miles
    Test number
    931030779001
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  29. Pass44,236 miles (+12,084)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    44,236 miles
    Test number
    861675908004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail32,152 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,152 miles
    Test number
    701835546317
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  31. Pass32,152 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    32,152 miles
    Test number
    874775346377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 OLK

Does LB53 OLK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 OLK expired on 5 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 OLK?
The MOT on LB53 OLK expired on 5 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 OLK done?
LB53 OLK was recorded at 101,953 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2025, an average of 3,742 miles a year.
Has LB53 OLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 OLK has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LB53 OLK 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 OLK find?
LB53 OLK passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2025 with 4 advisories: front fog lamps not working.; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded.; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking., and 1 more.

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