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Volvo S40

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,870 cc

LM53 ZVTMOT history

LM53 ZVT is a blue diesel Volvo S40 first used on 16 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 19 Jul 2024 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 156,431 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Jul 2024
Mileage
156,431 mi
At MOT on 27 Jun 2023
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,851 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM53 ZVT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,870 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM53 ZVT was last recorded at 156,431 miles on 27 Jun 2023, 22,204 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Apr 2014: 69,036 miles, lower than 76,314 miles on 10 Apr 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
134,227 miles · 19 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
22,204 miles
Average per year
5,851 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 156,431 miles
  • 2022 – 134,227 miles
  • 2021 – 114,855 miles
  • 2020 – 105,688 miles
  • 2019 – 93,188 miles
  • 2018 – 87,869 miles
  • 2017 – 87,161 miles
  • 2016 – 83,090 miles
  • 2015 – 81,201 miles
  • 2014 – 69,036 miles
  • 2013 – 76,314 miles
  • 2012 – 75,021 miles
  • 2011 – 73,148 miles
  • 2010 – 71,040 miles
  • 2009 – 69,272 miles
  • 2007 – 66,691 miles
  • 2006 – 59,485 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,431 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some items

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Both front tyre outer walls slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 1 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,431 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    156,431 miles
    Test number
    766388267326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some items

  2. Fail156,429 miles (+22,202)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,429 miles
    Test number
    512973130816
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some items

  3. Pass134,227 miles (+19,372)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    134,227 miles
    Test number
    789115411867
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass114,855 miles (+22)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    114,855 miles
    Test number
    862771723384
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre outer walls slightly damaged

  5. Fail114,833 miles (+9,145)1 dangerous8 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,833 miles
    Test number
    372411908629
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outline marker lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outline marker lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre outer walls slightly damaged

  6. Pass105,688 miles (+12,500)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    105,688 miles
    Test number
    595283955209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass93,188 miles (+5,319)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    93,188 miles
    Test number
    451380509476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass87,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    87,869 miles
    Test number
    242769036663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail87,869 miles (+708)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,869 miles
    Test number
    845898890629
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

  10. Pass87,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    87,161 miles
    Test number
    243260263602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail87,161 miles (+4,071)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,161 miles
    Test number
    144832562960
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour Nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

  12. Pass83,090 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    83,090 miles
    Test number
    598817601566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail83,085 miles (+1,884)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,085 miles
    Test number
    748982186274
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working And offside (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass81,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    81,201 miles
    Test number
    366620195073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail81,201 miles (+12,165)3 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,201 miles
    Test number
    715706585035
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  16. Pass69,036 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    69,036 miles
    Test number
    555533594082
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail69,036 miles (-7,278)8 failures1 repaired3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,036 miles
    Test number
    429021194082
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAll four tyre wall cut's

  18. Pass76,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    76,314 miles
    Test number
    277890703162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail76,314 miles (+1,293)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,314 miles
    Test number
    838459393022
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass75,021 miles (+1,873)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    75,021 miles
    Test number
    885050492010
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass73,148 miles (+2,108)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    73,148 miles
    Test number
    198516591410
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass71,040 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    71,040 miles
    Test number
    561347290021
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAir bag light is on
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront brake imbalance quite high, advise inspection
    • NoteWipers slightly smeary

  23. Fail71,040 miles (+1,768)3 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,040 miles
    Test number
    630181190065
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAir bag light is on
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront brake imbalance quite high, advise inspection
    • NoteWipers slightly smeary

  24. Pass69,272 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    69,272 miles
    Test number
    192704869484
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail69,272 miles (+2,581)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,272 miles
    Test number
    674132569078
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail66,691 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,691 miles
    Test number
    521689717394
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  27. Pass66,691 miles (+7,206)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    66,691 miles
    Test number
    584879717396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail59,485 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,485 miles
    Test number
    212385036376
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  29. Pass59,485 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    59,485 miles
    Test number
    934285436303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM53 ZVT

Does LM53 ZVT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM53 ZVT expired on 19 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM53 ZVT?
The MOT on LM53 ZVT expired on 19 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM53 ZVT done?
LM53 ZVT was recorded at 156,431 miles at its MOT on 27 Jun 2023, an average of 5,851 miles a year.
Has LM53 ZVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM53 ZVT has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LM53 ZVT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Apr 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM53 ZVT find?
LM53 ZVT passed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; under trays fitted obscuring some items.

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