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OV51BYC
2001 VOLVO V40
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1783cc
General Information
- Registration OV51BYC
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model V40
- Year 2001
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1783cc
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- Expired 28 Sep 2018
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
13
Passes
9
Failures
59.09%
Pass Rate
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81 Total Defects Recorded
14 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 171,930 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- both front lower arm balljoint covers perishing
- rear anti-roll droplink bushes perishing
- EML light on
7 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 171,798 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to centre above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- both front lower arm balljoint covers perishing
- EML light on
- rear anti-roll droplink bushes perishing
- front inner brake pads appear low
28 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 160,915 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- both rear droplink bushes perishing, secure
13 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 160,896 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) Dangerous
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault AIRBAG (5.4.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam doesn't hold in position (1.7.4a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- EML light on
- one rear exhaust box hanger split, one perishing, secure at present, advise change
- centre exhaust rubber hanger starting to split
- both rear droplink bushes perishing, secure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
18 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 148,868 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- EML light on
- both rear droplinks perishing
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm in areas (4.1.E.1)
17 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 148,858 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (5.4.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear droplinks perishing
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm in areas (4.1.E.1)
- EML light on
23 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 135,823 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
22 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 135,823 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
5 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 125,950 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
4 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 125,949 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
21 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 115,131 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2013 3 Jul 202615 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 104,617 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2012 3 Jul 202615 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 104,617 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
14 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 93,016 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2011 3 Jul 202617 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 82,654 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2010 3 Jul 202617 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 72,585 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
17 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 72,585 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
13 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 57,464 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2008 3 Jul 202613 Sep 2007
Fail
Mileage: 57,464 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
19 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 47,011 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2007 3 Jul 202619 Sep 2006
Fail
Mileage: 47,011 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
20 Sep 2005
Pass
Mileage: 33,998 MI
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OV51BYC was registered on 2001-09-26
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