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Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,948 cc

LE53 JYJMOT history

LE53 JYJ is a grey petrol Volvo V40 first used on 31 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 190,060 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Aug 2026
Mileage
190,060 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
10,054 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE53 JYJ
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
31 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE53 JYJ was last recorded at 190,060 miles on 1 Sept 2025, 4,779 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,281 miles · 24 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,779 miles
Average per year
10,054 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 190,060 miles
  • 2024 – 185,281 miles
  • 2023 – 178,775 miles
  • 2022 – 169,058 miles
  • 2021 – 158,054 miles
  • 2020 – 152,306 miles
  • 2019 – 146,075 miles
  • 2018 – 136,089 miles
  • 2017 – 128,259 miles
  • 2016 – 119,394 miles
  • 2015 – 108,019 miles
  • 2014 – 97,703 miles
  • 2013 – 88,824 miles
  • 2012 – 77,171 miles
  • 2011 – 66,414 miles
  • 2010 – 53,234 miles
  • 2009 – 37,954 miles
  • 2008 – 18,877 miles
  • 2007 – 10,871 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,060 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 5 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,060 miles (+4,779)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    190,060 miles
    Test number
    486958811147
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass185,281 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    185,281 miles
    Test number
    983539422511
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail185,281 miles (+6,506)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,281 miles
    Test number
    517197160636
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass178,775 miles (+9,717)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    178,775 miles
    Test number
    685957072469
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass169,058 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    169,058 miles
    Test number
    455465463277
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail169,057 miles (+11,003)1 dangerous1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,057 miles
    Test number
    884319132342
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass158,054 miles (+5,748)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    158,054 miles
    Test number
    845358287611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass152,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    152,306 miles
    Test number
    516523272892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail152,305 miles (+6,230)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,305 miles
    Test number
    706088705322
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass146,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    146,075 miles
    Test number
    239807434657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail146,074 miles (+9,985)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,074 miles
    Test number
    498562237390
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass136,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    136,089 miles
    Test number
    982574957781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail136,088 miles (+7,829)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,088 miles
    Test number
    380627619590
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  14. Pass128,259 miles (+8,865)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    128,259 miles
    Test number
    417288190280
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass119,394 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    119,394 miles
    Test number
    522959037657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail119,392 miles (+11,373)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,392 miles
    Test number
    112813223221
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

  17. Pass108,019 miles (+10,316)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    108,019 miles
    Test number
    727714687115
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass97,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    97,703 miles
    Test number
    927759904336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail97,703 miles (+8,879)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,703 miles
    Test number
    809479304312
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass88,824 miles (+11,653)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    88,824 miles
    Test number
    477121103495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass77,171 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    77,171 miles
    Test number
    119105782255
    • AdvisoryOuter Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Fail77,171 miles (+10,757)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,171 miles
    Test number
    966405682215
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOuter Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Fail66,414 miles4 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,414 miles
    Test number
    615067081220
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  24. Pass66,414 miles (+13,180)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    66,414 miles
    Test number
    828197181281
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  25. Pass53,234 miles (+15,280)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    53,234 miles
    Test number
    932769890210
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  26. Fail37,954 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,954 miles
    Test number
    134690809392
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  27. Pass37,954 miles (+19,077)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    37,954 miles
    Test number
    312990309352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass18,877 miles (+8,006)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    18,877 miles
    Test number
    973012288273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass10,871 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    10,871 miles
    Test number
    462929307347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE53 JYJ

Does LE53 JYJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE53 JYJ expired on 31 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE53 JYJ?
The MOT on LE53 JYJ expired on 31 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE53 JYJ done?
LE53 JYJ was recorded at 190,060 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2025, an average of 10,054 miles a year.
Has LE53 JYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE53 JYJ has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LE53 JYJ 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 LE53 JYJ find?
LE53 JYJ passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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