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Volvo S40

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,783 cc

LB53 VCFMOT history

LB53 VCF is a black petrol Volvo S40 first used on 14 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 81,688 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Dec 2026
Mileage
81,688 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,573 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 VCF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,783 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
14 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 VCF was last recorded at 81,688 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 2,522 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,166 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,522 miles
Average per year
2,573 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 81,688 miles
  • 2024 – 79,166 miles
  • 2023 – 76,577 miles
  • 2022 – 73,291 miles
  • 2021 – 71,030 miles
  • 2020 – 68,899 miles
  • 2019 – 66,530 miles
  • 2018 – 61,111 miles
  • 2017 – 58,986 miles
  • 2016 – 58,043 miles
  • 2015 – 55,870 miles
  • 2014 – 53,586 miles
  • 2013 – 51,016 miles
  • 2012 – 49,128 miles
  • 2011 – 46,511 miles
  • 2010 – 43,902 miles
  • 2009 – 41,559 miles
  • 2008 – 38,435 miles
  • 2007 – 33,840 miles
  • 2006 – 32,827 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,688 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

27 tests since 8 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,688 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    81,688 miles
    Test number
    208123171506
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail81,688 miles (+2,522)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,688 miles
    Test number
    832419032387
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass79,166 miles (+2,589)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    79,166 miles
    Test number
    185329236704
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass76,577 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    76,577 miles
    Test number
    121544133273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall of tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail76,577 miles (+3,286)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,577 miles
    Test number
    938804078595
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side light. (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall of tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass73,291 miles (+2,261)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    73,291 miles
    Test number
    707183551678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass71,030 miles (+2,131)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    71,030 miles
    Test number
    519420202865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass68,899 miles (+2,369)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    68,899 miles
    Test number
    531012115300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,530 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    66,530 miles
    Test number
    438849071309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail66,530 miles (+5,419)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,530 miles
    Test number
    100093206085
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass61,111 miles (+775)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    61,111 miles
    Test number
    889086251579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,336 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    60,336 miles
    Test number
    886189629968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail60,336 miles (+1,350)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,336 miles
    Test number
    602160745397
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass58,986 miles (+943)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    58,986 miles
    Test number
    816971164537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    58,043 miles
    Test number
    385575038756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail58,043 miles (+2,173)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,043 miles
    Test number
    490845802916
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass55,870 miles (+2,284)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    55,870 miles
    Test number
    946149445046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,586 miles (+2,570)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    53,586 miles
    Test number
    735943844090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,016 miles (+1,888)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    51,016 miles
    Test number
    138415043458
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass49,128 miles (+2,617)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    49,128 miles
    Test number
    127337742097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail46,511 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,511 miles
    Test number
    106287441012
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass46,511 miles (+2,609)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    46,511 miles
    Test number
    896987941012
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass43,902 miles (+2,343)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    43,902 miles
    Test number
    721026840019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,559 miles (+3,124)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    41,559 miles
    Test number
    574257049036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass38,435 miles (+4,595)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    38,435 miles
    Test number
    200226748041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass33,840 miles (+1,013)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    33,840 miles
    Test number
    614228647066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass32,827 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    32,827 miles
    Test number
    933202046371
    • NoteN/s headlamp glass damaged

Questions about LB53 VCF

Does LB53 VCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 VCF is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB53 VCF?
The MOT on LB53 VCF is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 VCF done?
LB53 VCF was recorded at 81,688 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 2,573 miles a year.
Has LB53 VCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 VCF has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB53 VCF 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 VCF find?
LB53 VCF passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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