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Volvo V40

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,948 cc

LA51 MOFMOT history

LA51 MOF is a silver petrol Volvo V40 first used on 10 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 68,136 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Dec 2026
Mileage
68,136 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,684 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 MOF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,948 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
10 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 MOF was last recorded at 68,136 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 5,101 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
63,035 miles · 19 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,101 miles
Average per year
2,684 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 68,136 miles
  • 2024 – 63,035 miles
  • 2023 – 62,902 miles
  • 2022 – 62,558 miles
  • 2021 – 61,864 miles
  • 2020 – 61,752 miles
  • 2019 – 60,498 miles
  • 2018 – 59,338 miles
  • 2017 – 59,170 miles
  • 2016 – 58,909 miles
  • 2015 – 58,856 miles
  • 2014 – 58,591 miles
  • 2012 – 57,538 miles
  • 2011 – 52,757 miles
  • 2010 – 39,453 miles
  • 2008 – 33,520 miles
  • 2007 – 21,498 miles
  • 2006 – 14,767 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,136 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 6 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,136 miles (+5,101)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    68,136 miles
    Test number
    137491534904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass63,035 miles (+133)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    63,035 miles
    Test number
    176924919899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass62,902 miles (+344)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    62,902 miles
    Test number
    477662084932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass62,558 miles (+694)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    62,558 miles
    Test number
    952407954137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass61,864 miles (+112)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    61,864 miles
    Test number
    350422723732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass61,752 miles (+1,254)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    61,752 miles
    Test number
    313277034116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass60,498 miles (+1,114)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    60,498 miles
    Test number
    228982824492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass59,384 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    59,384 miles
    Test number
    313004667620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,338 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    59,338 miles
    Test number
    506478531023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Slight cut in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail59,338 miles (+168)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,338 miles
    Test number
    185179036196
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Slight cut in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass59,170 miles (+261)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    59,170 miles
    Test number
    474960971760
    • AdvisoryNearside windscreen washer weak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre perished & pressure low
    • AdvisoryOil leak gearbox area
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty

  12. Pass58,909 miles (+53)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    58,909 miles
    Test number
    382229066745
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre deteriorated
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryChips in screen. oil leak. exhaust rusty

  13. Pass58,856 miles2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    58,856 miles
    Test number
    798876205051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteChips in screen
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  14. Fail58,855 miles (+264)3 dangerous1 failure6 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,855 miles
    Test number
    479966705038
    • DangerousBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • DangerousBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • DangerousOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteChips in screen
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  15. Pass58,591 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    58,591 miles
    Test number
    107377804045
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteChips in screen
    • NoteExhaust rusty

  16. Fail58,591 miles (+1,053)2 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,591 miles
    Test number
    985577504020
    • Repaired at testAccess panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteChips in screen
    • NoteExhaust rusty

  17. Pass57,538 miles (+4,781)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    57,538 miles
    Test number
    985801942323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  18. Pass52,757 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    52,757 miles
    Test number
    457065051407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail52,757 miles (+7,078)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,757 miles
    Test number
    758375851357
    • Repaired at testNearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass45,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    45,679 miles
    Test number
    185055701022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail45,679 miles (+6,226)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,679 miles
    Test number
    848705201076
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFront brake discs heavily worn.

  22. Pass39,453 miles (+5,933)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    39,453 miles
    Test number
    440125200028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    33,520 miles
    Test number
    784507358333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail33,520 miles (+5,111)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,520 miles
    Test number
    604457158365
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  25. Pass28,409 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    28,409 miles
    Test number
    100004308411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail28,409 miles (+6,911)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,409 miles
    Test number
    713134408069
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  27. Pass21,498 miles (+6,731)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    21,498 miles
    Test number
    122045107459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass14,767 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    14,767 miles
    Test number
    873216806034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 MOF

Does LA51 MOF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 MOF is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LA51 MOF?
The MOT on LA51 MOF is valid until 20 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 MOF done?
LA51 MOF was recorded at 68,136 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 2,684 miles a year.
Has LA51 MOF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 MOF has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2018.
Has the mileage on LA51 MOF 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 MOF find?
LA51 MOF passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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