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Volvo V40

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,948 cc

LL53 AXUMOT history

LL53 AXU is a blue petrol Volvo V40 first used on 23 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 69,491 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
69,491 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,362 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 AXU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,948 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 AXU was last recorded at 69,491 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,491 miles · 28 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,362 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,491 miles
  • 2025 – 66,062 miles
  • 2024 – 61,641 miles
  • 2023 – 57,241 miles
  • 2022 – 53,732 miles
  • 2021 – 49,788 miles
  • 2020 – 46,667 miles
  • 2019 – 42,373 miles
  • 2018 – 39,200 miles
  • 2017 – 36,103 miles
  • 2016 – 33,372 miles
  • 2015 – 28,709 miles
  • 2014 – 24,373 miles
  • 2013 – 19,799 miles
  • 2012 – 14,703 miles
  • 2011 – 10,283 miles
  • 2010 – 9,176 miles
  • 2009 – 8,017 miles
  • 2008 – 6,515 miles
  • 2007 – 5,629 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,491 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Exhaust rusty

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Fog lamp not working.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 1 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,491 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    69,491 miles
    Test number
    986393382429
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail69,491 miles (+3,429)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,491 miles
    Test number
    354862115160
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass66,062 miles (+4,421)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    66,062 miles
    Test number
    231356734604
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass61,641 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    61,641 miles
    Test number
    212186523114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp not working.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail61,636 miles (+4,395)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,636 miles
    Test number
    676113624024
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp not working.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass57,241 miles (+3,509)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    57,241 miles
    Test number
    145889882229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass53,732 miles (+3,944)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    53,732 miles
    Test number
    498894362801
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass49,788 miles (+3,121)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    49,788 miles
    Test number
    157209396741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass46,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    46,667 miles
    Test number
    156129586892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail46,667 miles (+4,294)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,667 miles
    Test number
    327328929713
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers only working on intermittent setting

  11. Pass42,373 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    42,373 miles
    Test number
    292571147521
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear underbody has corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear nearside and offside tyres miss shaped on inner and outer edges
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  12. Fail42,373 miles (+3,173)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,373 miles
    Test number
    877688810412
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear underbody has corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear nearside and offside tyres miss shaped on inner and outer edges
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  13. Pass39,200 miles (+3,097)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    39,200 miles
    Test number
    609546437222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,103 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    36,103 miles
    Test number
    809514113156
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail36,100 miles (+2,728)1 dangerous3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,100 miles
    Test number
    897046280741
    • DangerousOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOuter Rear position lamp(s) not working BOTH (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass33,372 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    33,372 miles
    Test number
    836239149050
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty

  17. Fail33,371 miles (+4,662)1 dangerous1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,371 miles
    Test number
    301490156960
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty

  18. Pass28,709 miles (+4,336)1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    28,709 miles
    Test number
    309377005033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteChips in screen
    • NoteExhaust rusty
    • NoteWipers split

  19. Pass24,373 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    24,373 miles
    Test number
    129193224058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteAll Tyres perished

  20. Fail24,373 miles (+4,574)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,373 miles
    Test number
    547693624024
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteAll Tyres perished

  21. Pass19,799 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    19,799 miles
    Test number
    285306313094
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteAll Tyres deteriorated
    • NoteChips in screen

  22. Fail19,799 miles (+5,096)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,799 miles
    Test number
    417256513091
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteAll Tyres deteriorated
    • NoteChips in screen

  23. Pass14,703 miles (+4,420)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    14,703 miles
    Test number
    439626812030
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteChip in screen

  24. Pass10,283 miles (+1,107)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    10,283 miles
    Test number
    107187811468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass9,176 miles (+1,159)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    9,176 miles
    Test number
    610665920038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass8,017 miles (+1,502)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    8,017 miles
    Test number
    582055319091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass6,515 miles (+886)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    6,515 miles
    Test number
    162456618096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass5,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    5,629 miles
    Test number
    982032037022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL53 AXU

Does LL53 AXU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL53 AXU is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL53 AXU?
The MOT on LL53 AXU is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL53 AXU done?
LL53 AXU was recorded at 69,491 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 3,362 miles a year.
Has LL53 AXU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 AXU has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LL53 AXU 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 LL53 AXU find?
LL53 AXU passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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