# FV52FDM — VOLVO V40 MOT History & Vehicle Check FV52FDM is a Silver VOLVO V40, Diesel (1870cc), first registered 2002-11-29. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status. Further information for FV52FDM — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/. ## Vehicle details | Field | Value | |---|---| | Registration | FV52FDM | | Make | VOLVO | | Model | V40 | | Colour | Silver | | Fuel type | Diesel | | Engine size | 1870cc | | First registered | 2002-11-29 | ## MOT status - Current MOT: Expired or not valid - MOT expiry date: 2014-05-22 00:00:00 ## MOT test summary - Total tests: 11 - Passes: 9 - Fails: 2 - Pass rate: 81.82% - Total defects recorded: 48 ## MOT test history | Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry | |---|---|---|---| | 2014-08-21 10:28:25 | FAILED | 187,441 MI | — | | 2013-05-16 14:47:38 | PASSED | 170,065 MI | 2014-05-22 00:00:00 | | 2013-05-15 11:35:55 | FAILED | 170,065 MI | — | | 2012-05-03 18:06:19 | PASSED | 157,558 MI | 2013-05-22 00:00:00 | | 2011-05-23 10:55:58 | PASSED | 151,869 MI | 2012-05-22 00:00:00 | | 2010-06-09 10:34:26 | PASSED | 143,661 MI | 2011-07-03 00:00:00 | | 2009-06-16 14:13:45 | PASSED | 135,875 MI | 2010-07-03 00:00:00 | | 2008-06-17 14:46:14 | PASSED | 127,880 MI | 2009-07-03 00:00:00 | | 2007-07-04 09:26:14 | PASSED | 119,258 MI | 2008-07-03 00:00:00 | | 2006-08-07 11:31:33 | PASSED | 111,813 MI | 2007-08-06 00:00:00 | | 2005-11-28 11:32:52 | PASSED | 99,872 MI | 2006-11-29 00:00:00 | ### Defects and advisories **2014-08-21 10:28:25 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) - FAIL: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) - FAIL: Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) - FAIL: Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) - FAIL: Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) - FAIL: Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c) - FAIL: Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) - FAIL: Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) - FAIL: Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) - FAIL: Offside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) - USER ENTERED: Front to rear brake pipes corroded - USER ENTERED: Odd tyre sizes front to rear - USER ENTERED: All ball joint gaiters perished and have some small splits - USER ENTERED: Front brake discs and pads in poor condition **2013-05-16 14:47:38 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - USER ENTERED: noise coming from enging bay **2013-05-15 11:35:55 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) - FAIL: Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) - USER ENTERED: noise coming from enging bay **2012-05-03 18:06:19 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) - ADVISORY: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) ## Full vehicle report A free MOT and vehicle check for FV52FDM is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/FV52FDM. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data. --- Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-26.