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Volvo V40

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,783 cc

LB51 LPAMOT history

LB51 LPA is a black petrol Volvo V40 first used on 3 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2022 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 110,633 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Oct 2022
Mileage
110,633 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2021
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,094 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 LPA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,783 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
3 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 LPA was last recorded at 110,633 miles on 15 Oct 2021, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,631 miles · 14 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,094 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 110,633 miles
  • 2020 – 104,603 miles
  • 2019 – 99,014 miles
  • 2018 – 93,145 miles
  • 2017 – 86,489 miles
  • 2016 – 78,288 miles
  • 2015 – 71,257 miles
  • 2014 – 66,973 miles
  • 2013 – 65,399 miles
  • 2012 – 64,251 miles
  • 2011 – 62,937 miles
  • 2010 – 61,135 miles
  • 2009 – 58,343 miles
  • 2008 – 55,326 miles
  • 2007 – 52,451 miles
  • 2006 – 49,418 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,633 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front outer sill/arch corroded ( out of prescribed area )Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

21 tests since 1 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,633 miles (+2)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    110,633 miles
    Test number
    987262259916
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer sill/arch corroded ( out of prescribed area )
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail110,631 miles (+6,028)6 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,631 miles
    Test number
    629027972136
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer sill/arch corroded ( out of prescribed area )
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass104,603 miles (+5,589)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    104,603 miles
    Test number
    152107591898
    • AdvisoryDamage to rear bumper nearside
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking

  4. Pass99,014 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    99,014 miles
    Test number
    223750519574
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail99,014 miles (+5,869)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,014 miles
    Test number
    731773733748
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass93,145 miles (+6,656)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    93,145 miles
    Test number
    288511792405
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass86,489 miles (+8,201)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    86,489 miles
    Test number
    451476916393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,288 miles (+7,031)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    78,288 miles
    Test number
    881203771029
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated.

  9. Pass71,257 miles (+4,284)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    71,257 miles
    Test number
    626039796914
    • AdvisorySlight deterioration in exhaust

  10. Pass66,973 miles (+1,574)2 advisories9 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    66,973 miles
    Test number
    337921184206
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCuts and stones in rear tyre treads
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteNearside front to rear brake pipe advanced corrosion
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted
    • NoteRear chasis corroded
    • NoteRear tyres 9 years old
    • NoteWipers slight smearing

  11. Pass65,399 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    65,399 miles
    Test number
    639036473230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail65,390 miles (+1,139)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,390 miles
    Test number
    807774473203
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass64,251 miles (+1,314)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    64,251 miles
    Test number
    255032282225
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteN/s front to rear metal brake pipe corroded
    • NoteN/s/f tyre tread wearing low
    • NoteRequires tracking

  14. Pass62,937 miles (+1,802)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    62,937 miles
    Test number
    305026781293
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  15. Pass61,135 miles (+28)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    61,135 miles
    Test number
    211992990275
    • NoteSee advisory sheet 354809380204

  16. Fail61,107 miles (+2,764)2 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,107 miles
    Test number
    354809380204
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteE.M.L on
    • NoteBoth rear upper tie rod bar inner bushes unbonding close to limit
    • NoteMiss fire under load
    • NoteN/s/f tyre on limit and age cracking

  17. Pass58,343 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    58,343 miles
    Test number
    734623489253
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteO/s front tyre low on outer edge

  18. Fail58,343 miles (+3,017)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,343 miles
    Test number
    771703889222
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteO/s front tyre low on outer edge

  19. Pass55,326 miles (+2,875)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    55,326 miles
    Test number
    760315388274
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteHeadlight aims on limits

  20. Pass52,451 miles (+3,033)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    52,451 miles
    Test number
    530645297289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    49,418 miles
    Test number
    591055806364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 LPA

Does LB51 LPA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB51 LPA expired on 21 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB51 LPA?
The MOT on LB51 LPA expired on 21 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB51 LPA done?
LB51 LPA was recorded at 110,633 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2021, an average of 4,094 miles a year.
Has LB51 LPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 LPA has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LB51 LPA 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 LPA find?
LB51 LPA passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2021 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front outer sill/arch corroded ( out of prescribed area ), and 2 more.

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