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Volvo V40

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,783 cc

LD53 ARZMOT history

LD53 ARZ is a blue petrol Volvo V40 first used on 19 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 6 Mar 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 201,236 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Mar 2025
Mileage
201,236 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2024
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,136 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 ARZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,783 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
19 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 ARZ was last recorded at 201,236 miles on 5 Mar 2024, 18,542 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Jan 2009: 20,801 miles, lower than 52,433 miles on 29 Jan 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,694 miles · 24 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
18,542 miles
Average per year
10,136 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 201,236 miles
  • 2023 – 182,694 miles
  • 2022 – 181,303 miles
  • 2021 – 179,918 miles
  • 2020 – 177,499 miles
  • 2019 – 174,237 miles
  • 2018 – 169,618 miles
  • 2017 – 162,108 miles
  • 2016 – 154,332 miles
  • 2015 – 145,001 miles
  • 2014 – 135,417 miles
  • 2013 – 133,046 miles
  • 2012 – 121,156 miles
  • 2011 – 111,139 miles
  • 2010 – 92,802 miles
  • 2009 – 70,801 miles
  • 2008 – 52,433 miles
  • 2007 – 27,953 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass201,236 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass201,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    201,236 miles
    Test number
    765384529128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail201,235 miles (+18,541)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,235 miles
    Test number
    514937626135
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high adjuster faulty- cant adjust (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  3. Pass182,694 miles (+1,391)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    182,694 miles
    Test number
    158848112604
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underbody

  4. Pass181,303 miles (+1,385)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    181,303 miles
    Test number
    340038134826
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass179,918 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    179,918 miles
    Test number
    487084126660
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail179,897 miles (+2,398)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,897 miles
    Test number
    572771548642
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass177,499 miles (+3,262)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    177,499 miles
    Test number
    379738784192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass174,237 miles (+4,619)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    174,237 miles
    Test number
    531550862270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass169,618 miles (+7,510)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    169,618 miles
    Test number
    950796751070
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass162,108 miles (+7,776)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    162,108 miles
    Test number
    187692070732
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass154,332 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    154,332 miles
    Test number
    611510144852
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail154,331 miles (+9,330)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,331 miles
    Test number
    598113741575
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f outer brake pad getting low

  13. Pass145,001 miles (+9,584)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    145,001 miles
    Test number
    106888125452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass135,417 miles (+2,371)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    135,417 miles
    Test number
    507817924014
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass133,046 miles (+11,890)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    133,046 miles
    Test number
    235314923066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail121,156 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,156 miles
    Test number
    566150412091
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre tread cuts

  17. Pass121,156 miles (+10,017)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    121,156 miles
    Test number
    729980212071
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre tread cuts

  18. Pass111,139 miles (+18,337)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    111,139 miles
    Test number
    437747911083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass92,802 miles (+22,001)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    92,802 miles
    Test number
    261244610008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass70,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    70,801 miles
    Test number
    192349719436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail20,801 miles (-31,632)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,801 miles
    Test number
    782899219058
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass52,433 miles (+24,480)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    52,433 miles
    Test number
    414239828010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,953 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    27,953 miles
    Test number
    304980737023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 ARZ

Does LD53 ARZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 ARZ expired on 6 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 ARZ?
The MOT on LD53 ARZ expired on 6 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 ARZ done?
LD53 ARZ was recorded at 201,236 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2024, an average of 10,136 miles a year.
Has LD53 ARZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 ARZ has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LD53 ARZ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Jan 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD53 ARZ find?
LD53 ARZ passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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