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Volvo V40

Red · Diesel · 2004 · 1,870 cc

LS53 ZFNMOT history

LS53 ZFN is a red diesel Volvo V40 first used on 7 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 22 Dec 2023 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 225,213 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Dec 2023
Mileage
225,213 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2022
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
9,813 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 ZFN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,870 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
7 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 ZFN was last recorded at 225,213 miles on 15 Dec 2022, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
225,212 miles · 14 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
9,813 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 225,213 miles
  • 2021 – 216,430 miles
  • 2020 – 210,674 miles
  • 2019 – 199,025 miles
  • 2018 – 185,647 miles
  • 2017 – 174,470 miles
  • 2016 – 165,193 miles
  • 2015 – 157,837 miles
  • 2014 – 149,328 miles
  • 2013 – 139,200 miles
  • 2012 – 134,786 miles
  • 2011 – 122,051 miles
  • 2010 – 110,405 miles
  • 2009 – 100,560 miles
  • 2008 – 87,523 miles
  • 2007 – 75,947 miles
  • 2006 – 66,780 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass225,213 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 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.

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

    Minor5 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Minor5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass225,213 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    225,213 miles
    Test number
    705584358995
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail225,212 miles (+8,782)1 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,212 miles
    Test number
    278727136674
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass216,430 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    216,430 miles
    Test number
    879960408272
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  4. Fail216,430 miles (+5,756)1 dangerous5 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,430 miles
    Test number
    486505653824
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  5. Pass210,674 miles (+1)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    210,674 miles
    Test number
    800423026737
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail210,673 miles (+11,648)3 dangerous6 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,673 miles
    Test number
    857614270226
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass199,025 miles (+13,378)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    199,025 miles
    Test number
    728824491410
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass185,647 miles (+37)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    185,647 miles
    Test number
    484828338626
    • 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))

  9. Fail185,610 miles (+11,140)3 dangerous1 major3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,610 miles
    Test number
    202415900973
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass174,470 miles (+14)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    174,470 miles
    Test number
    739698170695
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail174,456 miles (+9,263)3 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,456 miles
    Test number
    519182019682
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass165,193 miles (+486)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    165,193 miles
    Test number
    155896498595
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  13. Fail164,707 miles (+6,870)2 dangerous5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,707 miles
    Test number
    896706583288
    • DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass157,837 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    157,837 miles
    Test number
    257992865405
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  15. Fail157,837 miles (+8,509)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,837 miles
    Test number
    739132665110
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass149,328 miles (+726)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    149,328 miles
    Test number
    245951964429
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail148,602 miles (+9,402)1 dangerous5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,602 miles
    Test number
    189547544173
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass139,200 miles (+4,414)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    139,200 miles
    Test number
    969418053120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass134,786 miles (+91)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    134,786 miles
    Test number
    518631882136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail134,695 miles (+12,644)3 failures1 repaired6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,695 miles
    Test number
    666257632115
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front track arm has slight play
    • NoteOffside front track arm has slight play

  21. Pass122,051 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2012
    Odometer
    122,051 miles
    Test number
    117539431121
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Fail122,051 miles (+11,646)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,051 miles
    Test number
    589989831123
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass110,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2011
    Odometer
    110,405 miles
    Test number
    693351340170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail110,405 miles (+9,845)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,405 miles
    Test number
    514141740155
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

  25. Pass100,560 miles (+13,037)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    100,560 miles
    Test number
    184720049108
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  26. Pass87,523 miles (+11,576)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    87,523 miles
    Test number
    484052648102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass75,947 miles (+9,167)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2008
    Odometer
    75,947 miles
    Test number
    194572247148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass66,780 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    66,780 miles
    Test number
    933136696277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 ZFN

Does LS53 ZFN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 ZFN expired on 22 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 ZFN?
The MOT on LS53 ZFN expired on 22 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 ZFN done?
LS53 ZFN was recorded at 225,213 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2022, an average of 9,813 miles a year.
Has LS53 ZFN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 ZFN has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LS53 ZFN 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 ZFN find?
LS53 ZFN passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2022 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside side repeater slightly discoloured, and 1 more.

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