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Volvo V40

Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 1,783 cc

LA51 EXNMOT history

LA51 EXN is a grey petrol Volvo V40 first used on 15 Feb 2002. Its MOT expired on 16 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 72,898 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Nov 2022
Mileage
72,898 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2022
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,093 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 EXN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,783 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
15 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LA51 EXN was last recorded at 72,898 miles on 11 Nov 2022, 5,228 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
67,670 miles · 2 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
5,228 miles
Average per year
3,093 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 72,898 miles
  • 2021 – 67,670 miles
  • 2020 – 65,147 miles
  • 2019 – 54,754 miles
  • 2018 – 60,801 miles
  • 2017 – 56,677 miles
  • 2015 – 56,614 miles
  • 2014 – 48,408 miles
  • 2013 – 45,461 miles
  • 2012 – 42,471 miles
  • 2011 – 39,158 miles
  • 2010 – 35,344 miles
  • 2009 – 31,974 miles
  • 2008 – 28,328 miles
  • 2007 – 25,207 miles
  • 2006 – 21,148 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail72,898 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Flexible brake hose not clipped to strut
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring fouling body on lock to lock check
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail72,898 miles (+5,228)10 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,898 miles
    Test number
    598606839572
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Flexible brake hose not clipped to strut
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring fouling body on lock to lock check
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass67,670 miles (+2,523)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    67,670 miles
    Test number
    250792756263
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper arm slightly worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel quite high but still has reserve travel left

  3. Pass65,147 miles (+10,393)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    65,147 miles
    Test number
    978492611724
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass54,754 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    54,754 miles
    Test number
    208862764485
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail63,244 miles (+2,443)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,244 miles
    Test number
    521174329648
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass60,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    60,801 miles
    Test number
    365870209066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail60,801 miles (+4,124)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,801 miles
    Test number
    661745405541
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass56,677 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    56,677 miles
    Test number
    147482970244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail56,676 miles (+62)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,676 miles
    Test number
    615031842787
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  10. Pass56,614 miles (+57)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    56,614 miles
    Test number
    250287065098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail56,557 miles (+5,547)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,557 miles
    Test number
    619007706181
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass51,010 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    51,010 miles
    Test number
    408382475078
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail51,010 miles (+2,602)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,010 miles
    Test number
    769512175025
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass48,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    48,408 miles
    Test number
    889762064071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail48,408 miles (+2,947)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,408 miles
    Test number
    429372964002
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass45,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    45,461 miles
    Test number
    808816163049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail45,461 miles (+2,990)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,461 miles
    Test number
    857126463080
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass42,471 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    42,471 miles
    Test number
    937256962081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail42,471 miles (+3,313)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,471 miles
    Test number
    778646962085
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  20. Pass39,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    39,158 miles
    Test number
    888716461058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail39,158 miles (+3,814)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,158 miles
    Test number
    175726361486
    • FailureFront Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  22. Fail35,344 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,344 miles
    Test number
    363742040007
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass35,344 miles (+3,370)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    35,344 miles
    Test number
    603582740094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,974 miles (+3,646)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    31,974 miles
    Test number
    580730299036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    28,328 miles
    Test number
    104968088060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail28,328 miles (+3,121)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,328 miles
    Test number
    521568488003
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  27. Pass25,207 miles (+4,059)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    25,207 miles
    Test number
    824051787073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass21,148 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    21,148 miles
    Test number
    111357446097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 EXN

Does LA51 EXN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 EXN expired on 16 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 EXN?
The MOT on LA51 EXN expired on 16 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 EXN done?
LA51 EXN was recorded at 72,898 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2022, an average of 3,093 miles a year.
Has LA51 EXN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 EXN has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LA51 EXN 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 LA51 EXN find?
LA51 EXN failed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2022 with 10 major defects and 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 12 more.

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