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Volvo V40

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,870 cc

LS52 ZBXMOT history

LS52 ZBX is a blue diesel Volvo V40 first used on 2 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 20 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 204,942 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Aug 2023
Mileage
204,942 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,610 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 ZBX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,870 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
2 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 ZBX was last recorded at 204,942 miles on 13 Aug 2022, 5,234 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
199,708 miles · 16 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
5,234 miles
Average per year
7,610 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 204,942 miles
  • 2021 – 199,708 miles
  • 2020 – 193,726 miles
  • 2019 – 186,151 miles
  • 2018 – 182,576 miles
  • 2017 – 177,689 miles
  • 2016 – 167,885 miles
  • 2015 – 158,770 miles
  • 2014 – 147,605 miles
  • 2013 – 137,597 miles
  • 2012 – 132,071 miles
  • 2011 – 124,189 miles
  • 2010 – 119,394 miles
  • 2009 – 114,270 miles
  • 2008 – 111,915 miles
  • 2007 – 100,318 miles
  • 2006 – 84,078 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass204,942 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryBoth rear back plates corrodedRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass204,942 miles (+5,234)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    204,942 miles
    Test number
    456960322906
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear back plates corroded

  2. Pass199,708 miles (+249)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    199,708 miles
    Test number
    768760980508
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear back plates corroded

  3. Fail199,459 miles (+5,733)1 dangerous1 major4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,459 miles
    Test number
    402920748947
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear back plates corroded

  4. Pass193,726 miles (+136)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    193,726 miles
    Test number
    861190713901
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear back plates corroded

  5. Fail193,590 miles (+7,439)6 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,590 miles
    Test number
    976222506502
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear back plates corroded

  6. Pass186,151 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    186,151 miles
    Test number
    367511246687
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear back plates showing signs of corrosion

  7. Fail186,151 miles (+3,575)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,151 miles
    Test number
    667390933949
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear back plates showing signs of corrosion

  8. Pass182,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    182,576 miles
    Test number
    108008508673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail182,576 miles (+4,887)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,576 miles
    Test number
    368260296479
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass177,689 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    177,689 miles
    Test number
    333722024884
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail177,689 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,689 miles
    Test number
    825689746045
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail177,689 miles (+9,804)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,689 miles
    Test number
    408417030285
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass167,885 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    167,885 miles
    Test number
    756446273862
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail167,885 miles (+9,115)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,885 miles
    Test number
    947188459298
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)

  15. Pass158,770 miles (+11,165)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    158,770 miles
    Test number
    107849895135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass147,605 miles (+10,008)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    147,605 miles
    Test number
    218222294112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass137,597 miles (+138)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    137,597 miles
    Test number
    999580303277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteClutch Pedal Rubber wearing on edge

  18. Fail137,459 miles (+5,388)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,459 miles
    Test number
    238024893191
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteClutch Pedal Rubber wearing on edge

  19. Pass132,071 miles (+7,882)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    132,071 miles
    Test number
    387833602444
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass124,189 miles (+4,795)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    124,189 miles
    Test number
    845287191197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass119,394 miles (+5,124)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    119,394 miles
    Test number
    200721710235
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteSmall damage to windscreen

  22. Pass114,270 miles (+2,355)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    114,270 miles
    Test number
    882069099128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass111,915 miles (+11,597)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    111,915 miles
    Test number
    960748908234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail100,318 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,318 miles
    Test number
    244011727271
    • Repaired at testAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

  25. Pass100,318 miles (+16,240)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    100,318 miles
    Test number
    943691627210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass84,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    84,078 miles
    Test number
    512088966274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 ZBX

Does LS52 ZBX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS52 ZBX expired on 20 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS52 ZBX?
The MOT on LS52 ZBX expired on 20 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS52 ZBX done?
LS52 ZBX was recorded at 204,942 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2022, an average of 7,610 miles a year.
Has LS52 ZBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 ZBX has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on LS52 ZBX 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 LS52 ZBX find?
LS52 ZBX passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2022 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 5 more.

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