Volvo V40
Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,948 cc
LD53 FWPMOT history
LD53 FWP is a grey petrol Volvo V40 first used on 26 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 127,311 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 127,311 mi
- At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 30
- 20 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 5,992 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD53 FWP
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- V40
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,948 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 26 Oct 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD53 FWP was last recorded at 127,311 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 127,311 miles · 29 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,992 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 127,311 miles
- 2024 – 118,607 miles
- 2023 – 111,065 miles
- 2022 – 102,742 miles
- 2021 – 93,358 miles
- 2020 – 82,560 miles
- 2019 – 76,236 miles
- 2018 – 72,542 miles
- 2017 – 67,397 miles
- 2016 – 61,695 miles
- 2015 – 56,789 miles
- 2014 – 52,050 miles
- 2013 – 46,977 miles
- 2012 – 42,308 miles
- 2011 – 37,382 miles
- 2010 – 33,739 miles
- 2009 – 30,034 miles
- 2008 – 22,538 miles
- 2007 – 17,333 miles
- 2006 – 13,038 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass127,311 miles
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low and on edges. (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
30 tests since 11 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass127,311 miles2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 127,311 miles
- Test number
- 154680217932
- 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low and on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail127,311 miles (+8,704)7 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,311 miles
- Test number
- 765432485594
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm Damaged/frayed. (7.1.2 (b))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Deteriorated. (0.1 (d))
- 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low and on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass118,607 miles (+1)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 118,607 miles
- Test number
- 414659230396
- MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fail118,606 miles (+7,541)1 dangerous4 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,606 miles
- Test number
- 210304615459
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass111,065 miles (+8,323)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 111,065 miles
- Test number
- 162147110382
- MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass102,742 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 102,742 miles
- Test number
- 761418059571
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail102,742 miles (+9,384)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,742 miles
- Test number
- 579231286573
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass93,358 miles (+10,798)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 93,358 miles
- Test number
- 995471997954
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,560 miles (+6,324)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 82,560 miles
- Test number
- 453500161739
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,236 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 76,236 miles
- Test number
- 578449215546
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail76,236 miles (+3,694)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,236 miles
- Test number
- 847349201352
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass72,542 miles (+5,145)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 72,542 miles
- Test number
- 806135352584
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,397 miles (+5,702)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 67,397 miles
- Test number
- 972264741118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,695 miles (+4,906)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 61,695 miles
- Test number
- 767564474312
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,789 miles (+4,739)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 56,789 miles
- Test number
- 927732431082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,050 miles (+5,073)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 52,050 miles
- Test number
- 556629474297
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fail46,977 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,977 miles
- Test number
- 225400973262
- Repaired at testBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass46,977 miles (+4,669)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 46,977 miles
- Test number
- 856140273295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,308 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 42,308 miles
- Test number
- 555456082275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,308 miles (+4,926)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,308 miles
- Test number
- 228916582247
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass37,382 miles (+3,643)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 37,382 miles
- Test number
- 436390891225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,739 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 33,739 miles
- Test number
- 300691690495
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,739 miles (+3,705)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,739 miles
- Test number
- 884361690265
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fail30,034 miles2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,034 miles
- Test number
- 301857789413
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass30,034 miles (+7,496)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 30,034 miles
- Test number
- 323647889217
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail22,538 miles1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,538 miles
- Test number
- 381720488425
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- 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)
Pass22,538 miles (+5,205)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 22,538 miles
- Test number
- 971760988243
- 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)
Pass17,333 miles (+4,295)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 17,333 miles
- Test number
- 302819387469
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,038 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 13,038 miles
- Test number
- 153584586278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail13,038 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 13,038 miles
- Test number
- 543644886295
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Questions about LD53 FWP
- Does LD53 FWP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 FWP is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LD53 FWP?
- The MOT on LD53 FWP is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LD53 FWP done?
- LD53 FWP was recorded at 127,311 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 5,992 miles a year.
- Has LD53 FWP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD53 FWP has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on LD53 FWP 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 LD53 FWP find?
- LD53 FWP passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 5 more.
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