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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,948 cc

LL53 UAUMOT history

LL53 UAU is a black petrol Volvo V40 first used on 22 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 8 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 208,948 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Nov 2024
Mileage
208,948 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2023
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
10,644 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 UAU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,948 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
22 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 UAU was last recorded at 208,948 miles on 24 Oct 2023, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
208,947 miles · 23 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
10,644 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 208,948 miles
  • 2022 – 202,980 miles
  • 2021 – 198,268 miles
  • 2020 – 192,778 miles
  • 2019 – 186,571 miles
  • 2018 – 177,555 miles
  • 2017 – 167,781 miles
  • 2016 – 158,461 miles
  • 2015 – 149,247 miles
  • 2014 – 136,717 miles
  • 2013 – 122,126 miles
  • 2012 – 111,421 miles
  • 2011 – 97,244 miles
  • 2010 – 81,736 miles
  • 2009 – 68,661 miles
  • 2008 – 58,200 miles
  • 2007 – 43,755 miles
  • 2006 – 28,877 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass208,948 miles
  • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear brake back plate detiorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2009

Full MOT history

29 tests since 23 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass208,948 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    208,948 miles
    Test number
    922557707370
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Fail208,947 miles (+5,967)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,947 miles
    Test number
    710947253699
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Pass202,980 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    202,980 miles
    Test number
    240602942603
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake back plate detiorated

  4. Fail202,979 miles (+4,711)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,979 miles
    Test number
    770335436413
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake back plate detiorated

  5. Pass198,268 miles (+5,490)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    198,268 miles
    Test number
    606248149017
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass192,778 miles (+6,207)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    192,778 miles
    Test number
    362548677615
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear number plate slightly detiorated

  7. Pass186,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    186,571 miles
    Test number
    827600674730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail186,570 miles (+9,015)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,570 miles
    Test number
    810646639320
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass177,555 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    177,555 miles
    Test number
    164598428788
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail177,554 miles (+9,773)2 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,554 miles
    Test number
    839580753664
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass167,781 miles (+9,320)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    167,781 miles
    Test number
    528911789468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass158,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    158,461 miles
    Test number
    984708473703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail158,461 miles (+9,214)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,461 miles
    Test number
    993840392584
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass149,247 miles (+12,530)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    149,247 miles
    Test number
    624606390578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass136,717 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    136,717 miles
    Test number
    139299074275
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Fail136,717 miles (+14,591)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,717 miles
    Test number
    119127174289
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass122,126 miles (+10,705)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    122,126 miles
    Test number
    597969743294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass111,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    111,421 miles
    Test number
    727068892249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail111,421 miles (+14,177)1 dangerous4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,421 miles
    Test number
    319588592457
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass97,244 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    97,244 miles
    Test number
    519178891201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail97,240 miles (+15,504)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,240 miles
    Test number
    625097391297
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass81,736 miles (+13,075)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    81,736 miles
    Test number
    764494390228
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass68,661 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    68,661 miles
    Test number
    901080799236
    • 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)

  24. Fail68,661 miles (+10,461)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,661 miles
    Test number
    184150599215
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  25. Pass58,200 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    58,200 miles
    Test number
    141195348343
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Fail58,196 miles (+14,441)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,196 miles
    Test number
    712385648352
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Pass43,755 miles (+14,878)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    43,755 miles
    Test number
    900115557380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass28,877 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    28,877 miles
    Test number
    313697426359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail28,877 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,877 miles
    Test number
    970117126356
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LL53 UAU

Does LL53 UAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL53 UAU expired on 8 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL53 UAU?
The MOT on LL53 UAU expired on 8 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL53 UAU done?
LL53 UAU was recorded at 208,948 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2023, an average of 10,644 miles a year.
Has LL53 UAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 UAU has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LL53 UAU 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 UAU find?
LL53 UAU passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2023 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: rear windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside rear lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 1 more.

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