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Volvo S40

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,783 cc

LD53 FXBMOT history

LD53 FXB is a blue petrol Volvo S40 first used on 13 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 107,389 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Aug 2025
Mileage
107,389 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2024
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,821 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 FXB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,783 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
13 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 FXB was last recorded at 107,389 miles on 15 Aug 2024, 103 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,286 miles · 16 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
103 miles
Average per year
4,821 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 107,389 miles
  • 2023 – 102,520 miles
  • 2022 – 94,467 miles
  • 2021 – 85,721 miles
  • 2020 – 84,850 miles
  • 2019 – 83,136 miles
  • 2018 – 79,676 miles
  • 2017 – 76,836 miles
  • 2016 – 73,226 miles
  • 2015 – 67,952 miles
  • 2014 – 63,467 miles
  • 2013 – 57,507 miles
  • 2012 – 52,185 miles
  • 2011 – 47,158 miles
  • 2010 – 43,777 miles
  • 2009 – 39,191 miles
  • 2008 – 32,781 miles
  • 2007 – 27,637 miles
  • 2006 – 21,179 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,389 miles

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass107,389 miles (+103)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    107,389 miles
    Test number
    547853905958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail107,286 miles (+4,766)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,286 miles
    Test number
    232917588216
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass102,520 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    102,520 miles
    Test number
    295676591604
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer outliner light not working

  4. Fail102,520 miles (+8,053)5 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,520 miles
    Test number
    914119764321
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer outliner light not working

  5. Pass94,467 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    94,467 miles
    Test number
    601653181504
    • AdvisoryNear side door mirror cover slight damage

  6. Fail94,463 miles (+8,742)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,463 miles
    Test number
    885743370607
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre/ rear rubber mounts.x3 (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNear side door mirror cover slight damage

  7. Pass85,721 miles (+871)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    85,721 miles
    Test number
    689626939127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass84,850 miles (+1,714)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    84,850 miles
    Test number
    912524017829
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished on outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass83,136 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    83,136 miles
    Test number
    875388435140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail83,135 miles (+3,459)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,135 miles
    Test number
    513327987223
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass79,676 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    79,676 miles
    Test number
    831413531151
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp lense damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust joint heavily corroded

  12. Fail79,675 miles (+2,839)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,675 miles
    Test number
    554338424541
    • MajorOffside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp lense damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust joint heavily corroded

  13. Pass76,836 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    76,836 miles
    Test number
    598568495351
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWiper blades split

  14. Fail76,836 miles (+3,610)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,836 miles
    Test number
    874881243555
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWiper blades split

  15. Pass73,226 miles (+5,274)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    73,226 miles
    Test number
    477205359185
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (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)

  16. Pass67,952 miles (+4,485)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    67,952 miles
    Test number
    246381995155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail63,467 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,467 miles
    Test number
    568166794167
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass63,467 miles (+5,960)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    63,467 miles
    Test number
    687966394109
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Pass57,507 miles (+5,322)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    57,507 miles
    Test number
    958783703253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    52,185 miles
    Test number
    456548942292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail52,185 miles (+5,027)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,185 miles
    Test number
    137464242276
    • FailureCentre Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass47,158 miles (+3,381)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    47,158 miles
    Test number
    806935441288
    • NoteCracks in rear tyres due to age.Recomend new tyres.

  23. Pass43,777 miles (+4,586)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    43,777 miles
    Test number
    393706440268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,191 miles (+6,410)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    39,191 miles
    Test number
    663870249209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass32,781 miles (+5,144)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    32,781 miles
    Test number
    243883348249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail27,637 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,637 miles
    Test number
    361531157211
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass27,637 miles (+6,458)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    27,637 miles
    Test number
    782431557291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Fail21,179 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,179 miles
    Test number
    724580776208
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  29. Pass21,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    21,179 miles
    Test number
    834560976222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 FXB

Does LD53 FXB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 FXB expired on 14 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 FXB?
The MOT on LD53 FXB expired on 14 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 FXB done?
LD53 FXB was recorded at 107,389 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2024, an average of 4,821 miles a year.
Has LD53 FXB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 FXB has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LD53 FXB 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 FXB find?
LD53 FXB passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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