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2003 VOLVO V40
General Information
- Registration LM53FBA
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model V40
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1783cc
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- Expires 10 Dec 2026
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 73,150 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2026 7 Jun 202618 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 73,150 MI
7 Jun 202611 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 72,001 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2025 7 Jun 202624 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 69,504 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
29 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 68,518 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
29 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 68,518 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
17 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 65,854 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
17 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 65,854 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
16 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 64,867 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2021 7 Jun 202621 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 64,162 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2020 7 Jun 202621 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 64,162 MI
7 Jun 202616 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 61,873 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
22 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 53,986 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
22 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 53,986 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
18 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 48,030 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
23 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 42,891 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2016 7 Jun 20265 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 38,282 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2015 7 Jun 20264 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 37,167 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
4 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 37,167 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
5 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 34,719 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2013 7 Jun 20265 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 34,715 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
8 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 32,196 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
4 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 30,217 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2011 7 Jun 20262 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 30,213 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
13 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 27,780 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2010 7 Jun 202610 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 24,598 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2009 7 Jun 202628 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 20,064 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2008 7 Jun 202628 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 20,064 MI
7 Jun 202628 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 15,884 MI
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LM53FBA was registered on 2003-11-29
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