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Volvo V40

Green · Petrol · 2003 · 1,783 cc

LU53 BXPMOT history

LU53 BXP is a green petrol Volvo V40 first used on 22 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jun 2027 and it has passed 4 of 5 MOT tests, with 287,218 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jun 2027
Mileage
287,218 km
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
5
4 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,791 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU53 BXP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,783 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
22 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU53 BXP was last recorded at 287,218 km on 12 May 2026, 2,868 km more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
284,350 km · 4 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,868 km
Average per year
2,791 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 287,218 km
  • 2025 – 284,350 km
  • 2024 – 282,133 km
  • 2023 – 278,981 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass287,218 km
  • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

5 tests since 30 May 2023, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass287,218 km (+2,868)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    287,218 km
    Test number
    332138485997
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass284,350 km (+84)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    284,350 km
    Test number
    171326528555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail284,266 km (+2,133)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    284,266 km
    Test number
    957276003728
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass282,133 km (+3,152)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    282,133 km
    Test number
    975988192978
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking cv grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front portion of cat before 02 sensor (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass278,981 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    278,981 km
    Test number
    201931943372
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underside
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Questions about LU53 BXP

Does LU53 BXP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU53 BXP is valid until 3 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LU53 BXP?
The MOT on LU53 BXP is valid until 3 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LU53 BXP done?
LU53 BXP was recorded at 287,218 km at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 2,791 km a year.
Has LU53 BXP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU53 BXP has failed 1 of its 5 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LU53 BXP 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 LU53 BXP find?
LU53 BXP passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 4 advisories: front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; rear brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported, and 1 more.

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