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Volvo V40

Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,948 cc

LA51 UOSMOT history

LA51 UOS is a red petrol Volvo V40 first used on 6 Feb 2002. Its MOT expired on 19 Dec 2021 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 123,504 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Dec 2021
Mileage
123,504 mi
At MOT on 30 Nov 2021
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,585 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 UOS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,948 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
6 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Dec 2021
Latest MOT test
30 Nov 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

LA51 UOS was last recorded at 123,504 miles on 30 Nov 2021, 4,257 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,247 miles · 15 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
4,257 miles
Average per year
5,585 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 123,504 miles
  • 2020 – 119,247 miles
  • 2019 – 111,588 miles
  • 2018 – 105,925 miles
  • 2017 – 100,254 miles
  • 2016 – 96,996 miles
  • 2015 – 94,211 miles
  • 2014 – 90,228 miles
  • 2013 – 85,827 miles
  • 2012 – 80,365 miles
  • 2011 – 75,044 miles
  • 2010 – 68,976 miles
  • 2009 – 61,054 miles
  • 2008 – 53,706 miles
  • 2007 – 44,943 miles
  • 2006 – 36,841 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail123,504 miles
  • MajorNearside Front 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front 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 Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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.

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail123,504 miles (+4,257)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,504 miles
    Test number
    425745667608
    • MajorNearside Front 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front 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 Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

  2. Pass119,247 miles (+7,659)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    119,247 miles
    Test number
    196846899068
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  3. Pass111,588 miles (+5,663)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    111,588 miles
    Test number
    338746157613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass105,925 miles (+5,671)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    105,925 miles
    Test number
    490158937846
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass100,254 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    100,254 miles
    Test number
    270614726931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail100,245 miles (+3,249)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,245 miles
    Test number
    285201865263
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  7. Pass96,996 miles (+2,785)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    96,996 miles
    Test number
    772798007706
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  8. Pass94,211 miles (+3,983)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    94,211 miles
    Test number
    959022045167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass90,228 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    90,228 miles
    Test number
    225459434448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail90,228 miles (+4,401)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,228 miles
    Test number
    436249534187
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  11. Pass85,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    85,827 miles
    Test number
    266913233139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail85,827 miles (+5,462)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,827 miles
    Test number
    919053033131
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  13. Pass80,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    80,365 miles
    Test number
    238272432133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail80,365 miles (+5,321)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,365 miles
    Test number
    308422132155
    • Repaired at testNearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass75,044 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2012
    Odometer
    75,044 miles
    Test number
    405223741163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail74,996 miles (+6,020)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,996 miles
    Test number
    408850541115
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail68,976 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,976 miles
    Test number
    621424530111
    • Repaired at testOffside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  18. Pass68,976 miles (+7,922)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    68,976 miles
    Test number
    863214230124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    61,054 miles
    Test number
    850721749191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail61,054 miles (+7,348)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,054 miles
    Test number
    961931849183
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  21. Pass53,706 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    53,706 miles
    Test number
    233440858474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail53,675 miles (+8,732)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,675 miles
    Test number
    421834648174
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

  23. Pass44,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    44,943 miles
    Test number
    504211947151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail44,943 miles (+8,102)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,943 miles
    Test number
    830091047125
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  25. Pass36,841 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    36,841 miles
    Test number
    290015246108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail36,841 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,841 miles
    Test number
    323775746125
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Questions about LA51 UOS

Does LA51 UOS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 UOS expired on 19 Dec 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 UOS?
The MOT on LA51 UOS expired on 19 Dec 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 UOS done?
LA51 UOS was recorded at 123,504 miles at its MOT on 30 Nov 2021, an average of 5,585 miles a year.
Has LA51 UOS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 UOS has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LA51 UOS 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 UOS find?
LA51 UOS failed its latest MOT on 30 Nov 2021 with 5 major defects: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 2 more.

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