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Volvo V40

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,948 cc

LB51 EOLMOT history

LB51 EOL is a silver petrol Volvo V40 first used on 31 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 7 Mar 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 117,472 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Mar 2025
Mileage
117,472 mi
At MOT on 1 Mar 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,301 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 EOL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,948 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Mar 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB51 EOL was last recorded at 117,472 miles on 1 Mar 2025, 6,697 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,775 miles · 29 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
6,697 miles
Average per year
5,301 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 117,472 miles
  • 2024 – 110,775 miles
  • 2023 – 103,593 miles
  • 2022 – 96,778 miles
  • 2021 – 87,566 miles
  • 2020 – 82,296 miles
  • 2019 – 72,587 miles
  • 2018 – 62,736 miles
  • 2017 – 52,591 miles
  • 2016 – 43,970 miles
  • 2014 – 33,463 miles
  • 2013 – 32,720 miles
  • 2012 – 31,782 miles
  • 2011 – 30,456 miles
  • 2010 – 28,890 miles
  • 2009 – 27,650 miles
  • 2008 – 25,777 miles
  • 2007 – 23,014 miles
  • 2006 – 20,098 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail117,472 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheelarch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Top mount noisy

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slightly touching turret

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front top bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Fog lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail117,472 miles (+6,697)10 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,472 miles
    Test number
    811259366492
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheelarch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Top mount noisy

  2. Pass110,775 miles (+7,182)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    110,775 miles
    Test number
    970521652410
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass103,593 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    103,593 miles
    Test number
    478318888182
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slightly touching turret (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top bearing has slight play
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail103,592 miles (+6,814)2 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,592 miles
    Test number
    280355256215
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slightly touching turret (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top bearing has slight play
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass96,778 miles (+9,212)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    96,778 miles
    Test number
    557172061576
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass87,566 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    87,566 miles
    Test number
    593194170746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail87,565 miles (+5,269)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,565 miles
    Test number
    212333075769
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass82,296 miles (+33)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    82,296 miles
    Test number
    730601734874
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  9. Fail82,263 miles (+9,676)7 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,263 miles
    Test number
    350768082195
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  10. Pass72,587 miles (+9,851)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    72,587 miles
    Test number
    292134563647
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front FOG LAMP

  11. Pass62,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    62,736 miles
    Test number
    768678445034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail62,735 miles (+10,144)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,735 miles
    Test number
    356494659124
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  13. Pass52,591 miles (+8,621)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    52,591 miles
    Test number
    455825209620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,970 miles (+10,507)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    43,970 miles
    Test number
    942340130767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,463 miles (+743)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    33,463 miles
    Test number
    825526894234
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass32,720 miles (+938)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    32,720 miles
    Test number
    677559483211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,782 miles (+1,326)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    31,782 miles
    Test number
    728051092215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass30,456 miles (+1,566)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    30,456 miles
    Test number
    789061591208
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass28,890 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    28,890 miles
    Test number
    412613990218
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail28,890 miles (+1,240)1 dangerous4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,890 miles
    Test number
    974982290231
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass27,650 miles (+1,873)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    27,650 miles
    Test number
    601133499268
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass25,777 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    25,777 miles
    Test number
    263675598249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail25,777 miles (+2,763)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,777 miles
    Test number
    404905098225
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass23,014 miles (+2,916)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    23,014 miles
    Test number
    291700697214
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Pass20,098 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    20,098 miles
    Test number
    293951796212
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Questions about LB51 EOL

Does LB51 EOL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB51 EOL expired on 7 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB51 EOL?
The MOT on LB51 EOL expired on 7 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB51 EOL done?
LB51 EOL was recorded at 117,472 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2025, an average of 5,301 miles a year.
Has LB51 EOL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 EOL has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LB51 EOL 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 LB51 EOL find?
LB51 EOL failed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2025 with 10 major defects, 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front headlamp aim too low; nearside front position lamp not working; nearside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheelarch holed, and 12 more.

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