Alvis
Black and Silver · Petrol · 1952 · 2,993 cc
CVV 409MOT history
CVV 409 is a black and silver petrol Alvis first used on 1 Jul 1952. Its MOT expired on 7 May 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 4,836 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 May 2026
- Mileage
- 4,836 mi
- At MOT on 6 May 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 12 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 211 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- CVV 409
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Alvis
- Colour
- Black and Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1952
- First used
- 1 Jul 1952
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 May 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 6 May 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
CVV 409 was last recorded at 4,836 miles on 6 May 2025, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 4,829 miles · 30 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7 miles
- Average per year
- 211 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 4,836 miles
- 2024 – 4,357 miles
- 2023 – 4,041 miles
- 2022 – 3,487 miles
- 2021 – 3,442 miles
- 2019 – 3,420 miles
- 2016 – 3,267 miles
- 2013 – 2,969 miles
- 2012 – 2,783 miles
- 2011 – 2,478 miles
- 2010 – 2,052 miles
- 2009 – 1,757 miles
- 2008 – 1,523 miles
- 2007 – 1,301 miles
- 2006 – 856 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass4,836 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryPlay in steering linkage/ nearside idlerRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisorySlight play/lift both front trunnionsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2013
Slight lift in front trunnions
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear leaf spring worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2010
Full MOT history
18 tests since 14 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass4,836 miles (+7)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2026
- Odometer
- 4,836 miles
- Test number
- 695355079368
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering linkage/ nearside idler
- AdvisorySlight play/lift both front trunnions
Fail4,829 miles (+472)1 major1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 4,829 miles
- Test number
- 225761075252
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering linkage/ nearside idler
- AdvisorySlight play/lift both front trunnions
Pass4,357 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2025
- Odometer
- 4,357 miles
- Test number
- 957010455385
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering linkage
- AdvisorySlight lift in front trunnions
Fail4,357 miles (+124)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 4,357 miles
- Test number
- 643596860511
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering linkage
- AdvisorySlight lift in front trunnions
Fail4,233 miles (+192)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 4,233 miles
- Test number
- 329737766189
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged flattened on axle (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight lift in front trunnions
- AdvisorySteering linkage, play
Pass4,041 miles (+554)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 4,041 miles
- Test number
- 177739465942
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass3,487 miles (+45)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 3,487 miles
- Test number
- 303302649376
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail3,442 miles (+22)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 3,442 miles
- Test number
- 895741647199
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear leaf spring worn
Fail3,420 miles (+153)4 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 3,420 miles
- Test number
- 472172262106
- MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged across axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear leaf spring worn
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear leaf spring worn
Fail3,267 miles (+298)9 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 3,267 miles
- Test number
- 798874424366
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Pass2,969 miles (+186)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 2,969 miles
- Test number
- 336036773127
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Pass2,783 miles (+305)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 2,783 miles
- Test number
- 167907072115
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- NoteSlight bind on n/s rear brake
Pass2,478 miles (+426)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 2,478 miles
- Test number
- 658534671117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass2,052 miles (+295)2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 2,052 miles
- Test number
- 764375970167
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteAll tyres starting to perish on sidewalls
- NoteBody slightly corroded in places underneath
- NoteN/s/r brake binding slightly
- NoteSlight play in steering joints
Pass1,757 miles (+234)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 1,757 miles
- Test number
- 273800789158
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryCentre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass1,523 miles (+222)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 1,523 miles
- Test number
- 424088368162
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Pass1,301 miles (+445)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 1,301 miles
- Test number
- 730964567139
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass856 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 856 miles
- Test number
- 164205966128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about CVV 409
- What vehicle is registration CVV 409 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show CVV 409 on a black and silver petrol Alvis first used on 1 Jul 1952. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does CVV 409 currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on CVV 409 expired on 7 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on CVV 409?
- The MOT on CVV 409 expired on 7 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has CVV 409 done?
- CVV 409 was recorded at 4,836 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2025, an average of 211 miles a year.
- Has CVV 409 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. CVV 409 has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on CVV 409 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 CVV 409 find?
- CVV 409 passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2025 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; oil leak, but not excessive; play in steering linkage/ nearside idler, and 1 more.
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