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Volvo S40

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,783 cc

LD53 VAYMOT history

LD53 VAY is a grey petrol Volvo S40 first used on 26 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 23 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 86,508 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 May 2027
Mileage
86,508 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,042 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 VAY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,783 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 VAY was last recorded at 86,508 miles on 20 May 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,502 miles · 18 May 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
4,042 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,508 miles
  • 2025 – 81,977 miles
  • 2024 – 76,831 miles
  • 2023 – 73,060 miles
  • 2022 – 68,557 miles
  • 2021 – 65,752 miles
  • 2019 – 60,883 miles
  • 2018 – 55,215 miles
  • 2017 – 46,861 miles
  • 2016 – 39,527 miles
  • 2015 – 31,597 miles
  • 2014 – 27,903 miles
  • 2013 – 22,376 miles
  • 2012 – 16,393 miles
  • 2011 – 12,717 miles
  • 2009 – 12,554 miles
  • 2008 – 11,623 miles
  • 2007 – 9,904 miles
  • 2006 – 7,663 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,508 miles
  • MinorRear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Hazard warning switch faulty

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 16 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,508 miles (+6)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2027
    Odometer
    86,508 miles
    Test number
    299418294833
    • MinorRear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail86,502 miles (+4,525)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,502 miles
    Test number
    222361587390
    • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorRear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass81,977 miles (+5,146)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    81,977 miles
    Test number
    276752324523
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNsr back plate corroded

  4. Pass76,831 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    76,831 miles
    Test number
    290691998359
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail76,822 miles (+3,762)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,822 miles
    Test number
    449064419979
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass73,060 miles (+4,503)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    73,060 miles
    Test number
    734536971072
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Fuel Pipe/s corroded to rear

  7. Pass68,557 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    68,557 miles
    Test number
    978957202230
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Fail68,557 miles (+2,805)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,557 miles
    Test number
    860228735928
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass65,752 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    65,752 miles
    Test number
    238420358113
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail65,745 miles (+4,862)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,745 miles
    Test number
    585025587539
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass60,883 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    60,883 miles
    Test number
    105531692594
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail60,883 miles (+5,668)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,883 miles
    Test number
    446674496639
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass55,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    55,215 miles
    Test number
    992647858255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail55,213 miles (+8,352)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,213 miles
    Test number
    194466361936
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

  15. Pass46,861 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    46,861 miles
    Test number
    888720086858
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Fail46,860 miles (+7,333)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,860 miles
    Test number
    446602164692
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass39,527 miles (+7,930)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    39,527 miles
    Test number
    297706169687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,597 miles (+84)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    31,597 miles
    Test number
    285039015478
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  19. Fail31,513 miles (+3,610)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,513 miles
    Test number
    269761515468
    • FailureOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  20. Pass27,903 miles (+5,527)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    27,903 miles
    Test number
    356955274431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail22,376 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,376 miles
    Test number
    169217963280
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/S/R Brake disc in very poor condition

  22. Pass22,376 miles (+5,983)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    22,376 miles
    Test number
    549937563276
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/S/R Brake disc in very poor condition

  23. Pass16,393 miles (+3,676)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    16,393 miles
    Test number
    218195482448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass12,717 miles (+163)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    12,717 miles
    Test number
    456807821089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass12,554 miles (+931)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    12,554 miles
    Test number
    471062729318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass11,623 miles (+1,719)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    11,623 miles
    Test number
    941084928302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass9,904 miles (+2,241)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    9,904 miles
    Test number
    401475127414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass7,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    7,663 miles
    Test number
    473230226483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 VAY

Does LD53 VAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 VAY is valid until 23 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 VAY?
The MOT on LD53 VAY is valid until 23 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 VAY done?
LD53 VAY was recorded at 86,508 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 4,042 miles a year.
Has LD53 VAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 VAY has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LD53 VAY 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 VAY find?
LD53 VAY passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: rear anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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