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Volvo V40

Beige · Petrol · 2001 · 1,783 cc

LB51 LDOMOT history

LB51 LDO is a beige petrol Volvo V40 first used on 8 Nov 2001. Its MOT expired on 5 Dec 2025 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 96,112 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Dec 2025
Mileage
96,112 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,084 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 LDO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,783 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
8 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB51 LDO was last recorded at 96,112 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 7,095 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,017 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,095 miles
Average per year
4,084 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 96,112 miles
  • 2024 – 89,017 miles
  • 2023 – 82,458 miles
  • 2022 – 81,944 miles
  • 2021 – 81,361 miles
  • 2020 – 80,051 miles
  • 2019 – 78,881 miles
  • 2018 – 76,905 miles
  • 2017 – 74,473 miles
  • 2016 – 70,195 miles
  • 2015 – 66,409 miles
  • 2014 – 63,639 miles
  • 2013 – 60,623 miles
  • 2012 – 55,912 miles
  • 2011 – 52,133 miles
  • 2010 – 50,083 miles
  • 2009 – 46,070 miles
  • 2008 – 37,173 miles
  • 2007 – 30,484 miles
  • 2006 – 22,922 miles
  • 2005 – 14,025 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail96,112 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • MajorCentral Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer box (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • 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 Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • 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 Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Exhaust in poor condition

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear suspension bushes worn/cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Various rear suspension bushes breaking up

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 3 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail96,112 miles (+7,095)2 dangerous8 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,112 miles
    Test number
    366735700629
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • 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 Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass89,017 miles (+6,559)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    89,017 miles
    Test number
    689201862149
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass82,458 miles (+514)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    82,458 miles
    Test number
    800918027243
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre misshapen
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass81,944 miles (+583)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    81,944 miles
    Test number
    944661543994
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre misshapen inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of car rusty including suspension items

  5. Pass81,361 miles (+1,310)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    81,361 miles
    Test number
    259853135272
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bushes worn/cracked

  6. Pass80,051 miles (+1,170)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    80,051 miles
    Test number
    186068167012
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension bushes worn/cracked

  7. Pass78,881 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    78,881 miles
    Test number
    623970878169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVarious rear suspension bushes breaking up

  8. Fail78,880 miles (+1,975)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,880 miles
    Test number
    258016151760
    • MajorOffside 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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVarious rear suspension bushes breaking up

  9. Pass76,905 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    76,905 miles
    Test number
    354554216836
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVarious rear suspension bushes deteriorating

  10. Fail76,904 miles (+2,431)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,904 miles
    Test number
    562785509904
    • DangerousExhaust silencer likely to become detached middle and rear (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVarious rear suspension bushes deteriorating

  11. Pass74,473 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    74,473 miles
    Test number
    706034319018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition

  12. Fail74,473 miles (+4,278)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,473 miles
    Test number
    693546416941
    • Repaired at testNearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition

  13. Pass70,195 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    70,195 miles
    Test number
    631785160850
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition

  14. Fail70,195 miles (+3,786)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,195 miles
    Test number
    716805753754
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents 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)
    • AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition

  15. Pass66,409 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    66,409 miles
    Test number
    472160642844
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake back plates rusted through
    • AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition

  16. Fail66,409 miles (+2,770)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,409 miles
    Test number
    926536405662
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake back plates rusted through
    • AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition

  17. Pass63,639 miles (+3,016)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    63,639 miles
    Test number
    266797384246
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust rear joint in poor condition

  18. Pass60,623 miles (+4,711)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    60,623 miles
    Test number
    948903683215
    • NoteO/s/r spring close to shock absorber

  19. Pass55,912 miles (+3,779)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    55,912 miles
    Test number
    696924082208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,133 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    52,133 miles
    Test number
    715627181224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail52,131 miles (+2,048)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,131 miles
    Test number
    325156981493
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front brake disc worn and o/s blued

  22. Fail50,083 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,083 miles
    Test number
    364324980409
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass50,083 miles (+4,013)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    50,083 miles
    Test number
    933054280293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass46,070 miles (+8,897)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    46,070 miles
    Test number
    761965089256
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass37,173 miles (+6,689)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    37,173 miles
    Test number
    863855418329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass30,484 miles (+7,562)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    30,484 miles
    Test number
    342462167364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass22,922 miles (+8,897)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    22,922 miles
    Test number
    404503466358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass14,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    14,025 miles
    Test number
    601557105329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 LDO

Does LB51 LDO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB51 LDO expired on 5 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB51 LDO?
The MOT on LB51 LDO expired on 5 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB51 LDO done?
LB51 LDO was recorded at 96,112 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 4,084 miles a year.
Has LB51 LDO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 LDO has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB51 LDO 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 LDO find?
LB51 LDO failed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 2 dangerous defects, 8 major defects, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside rear outer brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides; central front lower exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer box, and 11 more.

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