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Volvo S40

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,587 cc

LB53 OMKMOT history

LB53 OMK is a grey petrol Volvo S40 first used on 15 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 30 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 187,296 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Nov 2025
Mileage
187,296 mi
At MOT on 30 Nov 2024
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,187 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 OMK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,587 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
15 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 OMK was last recorded at 187,296 miles on 30 Nov 2024, 1,893 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
185,403 miles · 4 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
1,893 miles
Average per year
7,187 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 187,296 miles
  • 2023 – 185,403 miles
  • 2022 – 184,385 miles
  • 2021 – 182,631 miles
  • 2020 – 180,917 miles
  • 2019 – 178,473 miles
  • 2018 – 173,875 miles
  • 2017 – 169,543 miles
  • 2016 – 164,230 miles
  • 2015 – 161,151 miles
  • 2014 – 158,763 miles
  • 2013 – 148,434 miles
  • 2012 – 129,366 miles
  • 2011 – 113,577 miles
  • 2010 – 96,637 miles
  • 2009 – 80,832 miles
  • 2008 – 71,225 miles
  • 2007 – 58,851 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,296 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Side. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Side. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorRear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Side. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both Side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,296 miles5 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    187,296 miles
    Test number
    224605888773
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Side. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Side. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Side. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both Side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail187,296 miles (+1,893)1 repaired5 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,296 miles
    Test number
    628842588492
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Side. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Side. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Side. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both Side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass185,403 miles (+1,018)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    185,403 miles
    Test number
    791840166644
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass184,385 miles (+1,754)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    184,385 miles
    Test number
    788024573240
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass182,631 miles (+1,714)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    182,631 miles
    Test number
    359724070672
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass180,917 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    180,917 miles
    Test number
    176601120680
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  7. Fail180,917 miles (+2,444)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,917 miles
    Test number
    186894674490
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Pass178,473 miles (+4,598)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    178,473 miles
    Test number
    781260590332
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass173,875 miles (+4,332)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    173,875 miles
    Test number
    422123076168
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass169,543 miles (+5,313)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    169,543 miles
    Test number
    173367770755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass164,230 miles (+3,079)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    164,230 miles
    Test number
    692057119051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass161,151 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    161,151 miles
    Test number
    907600309006
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted

  13. Fail161,151 miles (+2,388)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,151 miles
    Test number
    147057185448
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both side front (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted

  14. Pass158,763 miles (+10,329)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    158,763 miles
    Test number
    749569004381
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass148,434 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    148,434 miles
    Test number
    136010533361
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail148,434 miles (+19,068)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,434 miles
    Test number
    976560133329
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass129,366 miles (+15,789)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    129,366 miles
    Test number
    639778522328
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteBoth front tyres inner edge worn
    • NoteFront registration plate cracked

  18. Pass113,577 miles (+16,940)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    113,577 miles
    Test number
    415207521449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass96,637 miles (+15,805)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    96,637 miles
    Test number
    242811630355
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass80,832 miles (+4,014)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    80,832 miles
    Test number
    480955639348
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  21. Pass76,818 miles (+5,593)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    76,818 miles
    Test number
    201043019028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass71,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    71,225 miles
    Test number
    832824818026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail71,225 miles (+12,374)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,225 miles
    Test number
    111474618421
    • FailureInner Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

  24. Pass58,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    58,851 miles
    Test number
    703656017018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 OMK

Does LB53 OMK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 OMK expired on 30 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 OMK?
The MOT on LB53 OMK expired on 30 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 OMK done?
LB53 OMK was recorded at 187,296 miles at its MOT on 30 Nov 2024, an average of 7,187 miles a year.
Has LB53 OMK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 OMK has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LB53 OMK 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 OMK find?
LB53 OMK passed its latest MOT on 30 Nov 2024 with 5 minor defects and 5 advisories: front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side.; front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side.; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 7 more.

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