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Volvo V40

Maroon · Petrol · 1998 · 1,948 cc

S53 TCVMOT history

S53 TCV is a maroon petrol Volvo V40 first used on 3 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 15 Jan 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 94,566 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Jan 2024
Mileage
94,566 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2023
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,070 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S53 TCV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Maroon
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,948 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
3 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S53 TCV was last recorded at 94,566 miles on 16 Jan 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Jan 2017: 84,357 miles, lower than 84,374 miles on 25 Jan 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
94,566 miles · 12 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,070 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 94,566 miles
  • 2022 – 90,967 miles
  • 2021 – 89,780 miles
  • 2020 – 88,914 miles
  • 2019 – 87,541 miles
  • 2018 – 86,217 miles
  • 2017 – 84,357 miles
  • 2016 – 82,662 miles
  • 2015 – 80,814 miles
  • 2014 – 79,432 miles
  • 2013 – 77,107 miles
  • 2012 – 75,499 miles
  • 2011 – 73,412 miles
  • 2010 – 71,735 miles
  • 2009 – 69,338 miles
  • 2008 – 67,578 miles
  • 2007 – 63,475 miles
  • 2006 – 59,507 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,566 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,566 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    94,566 miles
    Test number
    185845741843
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail94,566 miles (+3,599)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,566 miles
    Test number
    864605074318
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass90,967 miles (+1,187)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    90,967 miles
    Test number
    504874085045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass89,780 miles (+866)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    89,780 miles
    Test number
    504759517373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass88,914 miles (+1,373)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    88,914 miles
    Test number
    845285361259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass87,541 miles (+1,324)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    87,541 miles
    Test number
    291146651973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass86,217 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    86,217 miles
    Test number
    289148255808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail86,198 miles (+1,841)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,198 miles
    Test number
    478117616533
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  9. Pass84,357 miles (-17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    84,357 miles
    Test number
    666668766771
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail84,374 miles (+1,712)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,374 miles
    Test number
    752425739158
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass82,662 miles (+1,848)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    82,662 miles
    Test number
    936728453124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass80,814 miles (+1,382)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    80,814 miles
    Test number
    438963525063
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear exhaust system and flange corroded

  13. Pass79,432 miles (+2,325)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    79,432 miles
    Test number
    355578754045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust slightly corroded

  14. Pass77,107 miles (+1,608)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    77,107 miles
    Test number
    988207653048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,499 miles (+2,087)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    75,499 miles
    Test number
    869555452029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass73,412 miles (+1,677)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    73,412 miles
    Test number
    656346251002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass71,735 miles (+2,397)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    71,735 miles
    Test number
    510317140066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass69,338 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    69,338 miles
    Test number
    621359359041
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Fail69,338 miles (+1,760)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,338 miles
    Test number
    702679559086
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Pass67,578 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    67,578 miles
    Test number
    101131828487
    • 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)
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteRear exhaust heavily rusted

  21. Fail67,578 miles (+4,103)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,578 miles
    Test number
    330341728094
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteRear exhaust heavily rusted

  22. Fail63,475 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,475 miles
    Test number
    232978817061
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass63,475 miles (+3,968)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    63,475 miles
    Test number
    941168317013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass59,507 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    59,507 miles
    Test number
    524450446059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about S53 TCV

Does S53 TCV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S53 TCV expired on 15 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S53 TCV?
The MOT on S53 TCV expired on 15 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S53 TCV done?
S53 TCV was recorded at 94,566 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2023, an average of 2,070 miles a year.
Has S53 TCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S53 TCV has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on S53 TCV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Jan 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S53 TCV find?
S53 TCV passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2023 with 2 advisories: front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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