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Volvo S40

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 1,870 cc

LA51 UWVMOT history

LA51 UWV is a blue diesel Volvo S40 first used on 26 Feb 2002. Its MOT expired on 26 May 2024 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 174,282 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 26 May 2024
Mileage
174,282 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2023
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,731 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 UWV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,870 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
26 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 May 2024
Latest MOT test
27 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 UWV was last recorded at 174,282 miles on 27 May 2023, 2,830 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,452 miles · 22 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
2,830 miles
Average per year
7,731 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 174,282 miles
  • 2021 – 171,452 miles
  • 2020 – 171,449 miles
  • 2019 – 167,681 miles
  • 2018 – 160,438 miles
  • 2017 – 152,769 miles
  • 2016 – 143,479 miles
  • 2015 – 131,003 miles
  • 2014 – 117,458 miles
  • 2013 – 105,087 miles
  • 2012 – 97,262 miles
  • 2011 – 87,402 miles
  • 2010 – 73,356 miles
  • 2009 – 64,296 miles
  • 2007 – 54,675 miles
  • 2006 – 42,582 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,282 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • MinorOffside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded but not seriously weakened
  • AdvisoryO/s registration plate lamp dim

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,282 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    174,282 miles
    Test number
    605693115710
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded but not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryO/s registration plate lamp dim

  2. Fail174,282 miles (+2,830)4 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,282 miles
    Test number
    552178388474
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded but not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryO/s registration plate lamp dim

  3. Pass171,452 miles (+3)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    171,452 miles
    Test number
    483391555731
    • MinorNearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPark brake efficiency only just met (16%)

  4. Fail171,449 miles (+3,768)4 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,449 miles
    Test number
    370430921168
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPark brake efficiency only just met (16%)

  5. Pass167,681 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    167,681 miles
    Test number
    207533777805
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail167,681 miles (+7,243)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,681 miles
    Test number
    572983209322
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass160,438 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    160,438 miles
    Test number
    202707083469
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail160,438 miles (+7,669)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,438 miles
    Test number
    261335400961
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass152,769 miles (+237)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    152,769 miles
    Test number
    693830999071
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

  10. Fail152,532 miles (+9,053)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,532 miles
    Test number
    514498615588
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear centre, near side rear and off side rear. (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

  11. Pass143,479 miles (+285)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    143,479 miles
    Test number
    249620204063
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight damage on nearside rear bumper corner

  12. Fail143,194 miles (+12,191)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,194 miles
    Test number
    950364319697
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to silencer clamp insecure (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryMarker lamps in front and rear bumpers not working
    • AdvisorySlight damage on nearside rear bumper corner

  13. Pass131,003 miles (+13,545)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    131,003 miles
    Test number
    375234481182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass117,458 miles (+100)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    117,458 miles
    Test number
    949553824362
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Fail117,358 miles (+12,271)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,358 miles
    Test number
    949342724312
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass105,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    105,087 miles
    Test number
    688703523343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail105,087 miles (+7,825)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,087 miles
    Test number
    226393623354
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass97,262 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    97,262 miles
    Test number
    465832432382
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail97,260 miles (+9,858)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,260 miles
    Test number
    536459122308
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass87,402 miles (+14,046)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    87,402 miles
    Test number
    938158211354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass73,356 miles (+9,060)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    73,356 miles
    Test number
    694073060267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass64,296 miles (+9,621)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    64,296 miles
    Test number
    541002019183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass54,675 miles (+12,093)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    54,675 miles
    Test number
    233077147262
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOff side front tyre slight side wall damage

  24. Pass42,582 miles (+2,594)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    42,582 miles
    Test number
    380127936236
    • NoteFront pads and disc near limits

  25. Pass39,988 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    39,988 miles
    Test number
    134692216444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail39,985 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,985 miles
    Test number
    240041316009
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about LA51 UWV

Does LA51 UWV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 UWV expired on 26 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 UWV?
The MOT on LA51 UWV expired on 26 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 UWV done?
LA51 UWV was recorded at 174,282 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2023, an average of 7,731 miles a year.
Has LA51 UWV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 UWV has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LA51 UWV 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 UWV find?
LA51 UWV passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2023 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear; offside brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear, and 2 more.

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