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Volvo S40

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,587 cc

LS53 TJVMOT history

LS53 TJV is a blue petrol Volvo S40 first used on 31 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 31 Jul 2025 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 162,261 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Jul 2025
Mileage
162,261 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2024
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,647 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 TJV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,587 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 TJV was last recorded at 162,261 miles on 24 Jul 2024, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,240 miles · 18 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
7,647 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 162,261 miles
  • 2023 – 153,635 miles
  • 2022 – 141,746 miles
  • 2021 – 128,464 miles
  • 2020 – 114,876 miles
  • 2019 – 102,839 miles
  • 2018 – 88,816 miles
  • 2017 – 82,416 miles
  • 2016 – 74,590 miles
  • 2015 – 69,820 miles
  • 2014 – 63,765 miles
  • 2013 – 59,302 miles
  • 2012 – 56,738 miles
  • 2011 – 53,942 miles
  • 2010 – 50,924 miles
  • 2009 – 45,396 miles
  • 2008 – 37,260 miles
  • 2006 – 26,594 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,261 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch to sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 27 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,261 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    162,261 miles
    Test number
    388806710263
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch to sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail162,240 miles (+8,605)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,240 miles
    Test number
    377822270222
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch to sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass153,635 miles (+11,889)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    153,635 miles
    Test number
    413521608330
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass141,746 miles (+13,282)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    141,746 miles
    Test number
    990333069431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass128,464 miles (+13,588)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    128,464 miles
    Test number
    613100944558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass114,876 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    114,876 miles
    Test number
    218731499905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail114,876 miles (+12,037)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,876 miles
    Test number
    437012047497
    • Repaired at testCentral Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  8. Pass102,839 miles (+14,023)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    102,839 miles
    Test number
    575626527201
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass88,816 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    88,816 miles
    Test number
    839694992537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail88,816 miles (+6,400)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,816 miles
    Test number
    551152622452
    • Repaired at testOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  11. Pass82,416 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    82,416 miles
    Test number
    686964171550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail82,416 miles (+7,826)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,416 miles
    Test number
    395796879911
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  13. Pass74,590 miles (+4,770)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    74,590 miles
    Test number
    182323846247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,820 miles (+72)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    69,820 miles
    Test number
    865601745082
    • NoteFront number plate worn

  15. Fail69,748 miles (+5,983)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,748 miles
    Test number
    868887235052
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteFront number plate worn

  16. Fail63,765 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,765 miles
    Test number
    186609234034
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass63,765 miles (+4,463)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    63,765 miles
    Test number
    379229734073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,302 miles (+2,564)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    59,302 miles
    Test number
    435685423039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail56,738 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,738 miles
    Test number
    526933612096
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass56,738 miles (+2,796)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    56,738 miles
    Test number
    656843012067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,942 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    53,942 miles
    Test number
    497655231079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail53,942 miles (+3,018)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,942 miles
    Test number
    757455431023
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass50,924 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    50,924 miles
    Test number
    700801240044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail50,924 miles (+5,528)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,924 miles
    Test number
    732330440013
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Pass45,396 miles (+8,136)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    45,396 miles
    Test number
    971346139067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail37,260 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,260 miles
    Test number
    154232148419
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteVehicle has had accident damage repair carried out at rear , requires sealing

  27. Pass37,260 miles (+10,666)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    37,260 miles
    Test number
    170082648080
    • NoteVehicle has had accident damage repair carried out at rear , requires sealing

  28. Pass26,594 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    26,594 miles
    Test number
    182060606355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail26,594 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,594 miles
    Test number
    482160606379
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Questions about LS53 TJV

Does LS53 TJV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 TJV expired on 31 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 TJV?
The MOT on LS53 TJV expired on 31 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 TJV done?
LS53 TJV was recorded at 162,261 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2024, an average of 7,647 miles a year.
Has LS53 TJV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 TJV has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LS53 TJV 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 LS53 TJV find?
LS53 TJV passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2024 with 2 advisories: offside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch to sill area; oil leak, but not excessive.

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