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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,948 cc

LR53 YAWMOT history

LR53 YAW is a black petrol Volvo V40 first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 97,819 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
97,819 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,320 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 YAW
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
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 YAW was last recorded at 97,819 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 6,403 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,416 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,403 miles
Average per year
4,320 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,819 miles
  • 2025 – 91,416 miles
  • 2024 – 82,919 miles
  • 2023 – 74,762 miles
  • 2022 – 61,666 miles
  • 2021 – 49,376 miles
  • 2020 – 40,134 miles
  • 2019 – 39,460 miles
  • 2018 – 38,337 miles
  • 2017 – 36,587 miles
  • 2016 – 35,473 miles
  • 2015 – 34,403 miles
  • 2014 – 33,364 miles
  • 2013 – 31,651 miles
  • 2012 – 30,261 miles
  • 2011 – 26,915 miles
  • 2010 – 24,604 miles
  • 2009 – 22,848 miles
  • 2008 – 20,602 miles
  • 2007 – 15,980 miles
  • 2006 – 10,786 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,819 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))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.

  • Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

31 tests since 25 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,819 miles (+6,403)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    97,819 miles
    Test number
    460789109545
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass91,416 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    91,416 miles
    Test number
    470343053612
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail91,416 miles (+8,497)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,416 miles
    Test number
    356410001260
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass82,919 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    82,919 miles
    Test number
    381835378039
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Fail82,919 miles (+8,157)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,919 miles
    Test number
    288698867736
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass74,762 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    74,762 miles
    Test number
    774868113346
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Fail74,762 miles (+13,096)6 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,762 miles
    Test number
    775250715568
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass61,666 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    61,666 miles
    Test number
    691176882055
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Coolant from top radiator hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Fail61,666 miles (+12,290)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,666 miles
    Test number
    812144786502
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Coolant from top radiator hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass49,376 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    49,376 miles
    Test number
    955185632763
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail49,376 miles (+9,242)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,376 miles
    Test number
    270204398951
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass40,134 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    40,134 miles
    Test number
    115558800650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail40,091 miles (+631)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,091 miles
    Test number
    196133906086
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective ring deteriated (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Pass39,460 miles (+1,123)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    39,460 miles
    Test number
    733873241141
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass38,337 miles (+1,750)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    38,337 miles
    Test number
    756272161133
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

  16. Pass36,587 miles (+1,114)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    36,587 miles
    Test number
    469542276753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,473 miles (+1,070)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    35,473 miles
    Test number
    253771232086
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing thin on n/s/r (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryService due warning on

  18. Pass34,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    34,403 miles
    Test number
    605578615234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail34,402 miles (+1,038)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,402 miles
    Test number
    885188115290
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  20. Pass33,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    33,364 miles
    Test number
    556584034222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail33,364 miles (+1,713)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,364 miles
    Test number
    819874934241
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass31,651 miles (+1,390)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    31,651 miles
    Test number
    618717643232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,261 miles (+3,346)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    30,261 miles
    Test number
    129413942281
    • NoteBoth rear tyres sidewalls perished

  24. Pass26,915 miles (+2,311)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    26,915 miles
    Test number
    648197521254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,604 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    24,604 miles
    Test number
    563135920271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail24,604 miles (+1,756)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,604 miles
    Test number
    610165220225
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  27. Pass22,848 miles (+2,246)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    22,848 miles
    Test number
    944768549233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass20,602 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    20,602 miles
    Test number
    151042248247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail20,602 miles (+4,622)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,602 miles
    Test number
    781932148296
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  30. Pass15,980 miles (+5,194)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    15,980 miles
    Test number
    352390847467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass10,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    10,786 miles
    Test number
    873806006260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 YAW

Does LR53 YAW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 YAW is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR53 YAW?
The MOT on LR53 YAW is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 YAW done?
LR53 YAW was recorded at 97,819 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 4,320 miles a year.
Has LR53 YAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 YAW has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LR53 YAW 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 LR53 YAW find?
LR53 YAW passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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