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Volvo V40

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,948 cc

V51 LDAMOT history

V51 LDA is a green petrol Volvo V40 first used on 29 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Jul 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 64,018 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Jul 2023
Mileage
64,018 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2022
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,184 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V51 LDA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,948 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V51 LDA was last recorded at 64,018 miles on 14 Jul 2022, 1,485 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,533 miles · 16 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
1,485 miles
Average per year
1,184 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 64,018 miles
  • 2021 – 62,533 miles
  • 2020 – 61,795 miles
  • 2019 – 60,257 miles
  • 2018 – 58,459 miles
  • 2017 – 57,000 miles
  • 2015 – 56,086 miles
  • 2014 – 55,722 miles
  • 2013 – 54,882 miles
  • 2012 – 53,937 miles
  • 2011 – 52,939 miles
  • 2010 – 51,995 miles
  • 2009 – 50,765 miles
  • 2008 – 49,486 miles
  • 2007 – 48,281 miles
  • 2006 – 46,488 miles
  • 2005 – 44,342 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,018 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Rear exhaust joint badly corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,018 miles (+1,485)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    64,018 miles
    Test number
    571428664366
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass62,533 miles (+70)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    62,533 miles
    Test number
    953974066777
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail62,463 miles (+668)4 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,463 miles
    Test number
    671169892007
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning lamp illuminated

  4. Pass61,795 miles (+1,538)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    61,795 miles
    Test number
    625306482079
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass60,257 miles (+1,798)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    60,257 miles
    Test number
    670040512258
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass58,459 miles (+18)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    58,459 miles
    Test number
    272932711325
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust joint badly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  7. Fail58,441 miles (+1,441)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,441 miles
    Test number
    869038422835
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner most bush in wheel arch (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust joint badly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  8. Pass57,000 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    57,000 miles
    Test number
    487616986874
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush inner most bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush inner most bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust joint badly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Fail57,000 miles (+914)5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,000 miles
    Test number
    748637287705
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Steering system excessively rough support bearing seized (2.2.D.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush inner most bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush inner most bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust joint badly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass56,086 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    56,086 miles
    Test number
    535234739285
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust pipe corroded

  11. Fail56,082 miles (+360)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,082 miles
    Test number
    347978879617
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust pipe corroded

  12. Pass55,722 miles (+840)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    55,722 miles
    Test number
    579216814373
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass54,882 miles (+945)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    54,882 miles
    Test number
    538104623350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,937 miles (+998)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    53,937 miles
    Test number
    559575022312
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished
    • NoteOffside front tyre perished

  15. Pass52,939 miles (+944)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    52,939 miles
    Test number
    229586521381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,995 miles (+1,230)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    51,995 miles
    Test number
    293640020318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass50,765 miles (+1,279)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    50,765 miles
    Test number
    802076719307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass49,486 miles (+1,205)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    49,486 miles
    Test number
    282688518398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,281 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    48,281 miles
    Test number
    321247427390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail48,278 miles (+1,790)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,278 miles
    Test number
    742236527356
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass46,488 miles (+2,146)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    46,488 miles
    Test number
    132616626359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    44,342 miles
    Test number
    364533635352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V51 LDA

Does V51 LDA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V51 LDA expired on 13 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V51 LDA?
The MOT on V51 LDA expired on 13 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V51 LDA done?
V51 LDA was recorded at 64,018 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2022, an average of 1,184 miles a year.
Has V51 LDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V51 LDA has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2021.
Has the mileage on V51 LDA 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 V51 LDA find?
V51 LDA passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2022 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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