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Volvo V40

Green · Diesel · 2004 · 1,870 cc

LB53 VCZMOT history

LB53 VCZ is a green diesel Volvo V40 first used on 4 Feb 2004. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 122,201 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Sept 2024
Mileage
122,201 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,604 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 VCZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,870 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
4 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 VCZ was last recorded at 122,201 miles on 14 Sept 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,201 miles · 13 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,604 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 122,201 miles
  • 2022 – 114,497 miles
  • 2021 – 106,583 miles
  • 2020 – 99,823 miles
  • 2019 – 93,714 miles
  • 2018 – 87,612 miles
  • 2017 – 80,042 miles
  • 2016 – 72,498 miles
  • 2015 – 66,845 miles
  • 2014 – 60,164 miles
  • 2013 – 54,822 miles
  • 2012 – 52,748 miles
  • 2011 – 49,785 miles
  • 2010 – 45,805 miles
  • 2009 – 41,581 miles
  • 2008 – 36,502 miles
  • 2007 – 32,430 miles
  • 2006 – 27,466 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,201 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (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.

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit and wearing on inside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit and wearing on inside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside parking brake effort low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Exhaust deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass122,201 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    122,201 miles
    Test number
    435386772627
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Fail122,201 miles (+7,704)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,201 miles
    Test number
    193900795270
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass114,497 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    114,497 miles
    Test number
    462023756205
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit and wearing on inside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit and wearing on inside (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail114,493 miles (+7,910)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,493 miles
    Test number
    974257571665
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit and wearing on inside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit and wearing on inside (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass106,583 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    106,583 miles
    Test number
    270124656559
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid level low

  6. Fail106,583 miles (+6,760)6 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,583 miles
    Test number
    418094629331
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid level low

  7. Pass99,823 miles (+6,109)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    99,823 miles
    Test number
    603433976915
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake effort low
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated

  8. Pass93,714 miles (+6,102)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    93,714 miles
    Test number
    341516312079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake effort low
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated

  9. Pass87,612 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    87,612 miles
    Test number
    724359423173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly perished between treads
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly perished between treads
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail87,612 miles (+7,570)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,612 miles
    Test number
    524056398527
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly perished between treads
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly perished between treads
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass80,042 miles (+7,544)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    80,042 miles
    Test number
    817859429252
    • AdvisoryRear brake disks corroded

  12. Pass72,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    72,498 miles
    Test number
    936440328353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail72,498 miles (+5,653)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,498 miles
    Test number
    355654003180
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass66,845 miles (+6,681)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    66,845 miles
    Test number
    629930445211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,164 miles (+5,342)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    60,164 miles
    Test number
    809739654207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,822 miles (+2,074)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    54,822 miles
    Test number
    547660173225
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCover sills

  17. Pass52,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    52,748 miles
    Test number
    778952682226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail52,748 miles (+2,963)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,748 miles
    Test number
    976022882288
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass49,785 miles (+3,980)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    49,785 miles
    Test number
    266211471242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail45,805 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,805 miles
    Test number
    271097360261
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  21. Pass45,805 miles (+4,224)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    45,805 miles
    Test number
    391157060226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,581 miles (+5,079)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    41,581 miles
    Test number
    394460289487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,502 miles (+4,072)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    36,502 miles
    Test number
    371772388435
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass32,430 miles (+4,964)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    32,430 miles
    Test number
    121979387229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass27,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    27,466 miles
    Test number
    954441396214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 VCZ

Does LB53 VCZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 VCZ expired on 15 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 VCZ?
The MOT on LB53 VCZ expired on 15 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 VCZ done?
LB53 VCZ was recorded at 122,201 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2023, an average of 5,604 miles a year.
Has LB53 VCZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 VCZ has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LB53 VCZ 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 VCZ find?
LB53 VCZ passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2023 with 3 advisories: offside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight; oil leak, but not excessive; rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively.

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