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OV51BYK
2001 VOLVO S40
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1948cc
General Information
- Registration OV51BYK
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model S40
- Year 2001
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1948cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
17
Passes
6
Failures
73.91%
Pass Rate
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45 Total Defects Recorded
16 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 63,636 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- front and rear number plates
- Nearside Front Lower both sides front balljoints
- Windscreen wiper blade defective front both side (3.4 (b) (i))
15 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 62,884 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
16 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 61,394 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2023 3 Jul 202614 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 61,387 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge has deep cracks reaching the cord (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
9 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 59,254 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
9 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 59,254 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
14 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 57,944 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
19 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 57,642 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
30 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 57,060 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- engine Waring light remains on
30 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 55,896 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2017 3 Jul 202630 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 55,896 MI
3 Jul 202625 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 54,612 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre slight cut and cracks on outer wall
- Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush short arm from body to trailing arm (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush short arm from body to trailing arm (2.4.G.2)
30 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 50,936 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
10 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 47,035 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
2 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 47,024 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
20 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 42,750 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2013 3 Jul 20269 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 39,111 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2012 3 Jul 202627 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 36,964 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2011 3 Jul 202627 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 36,964 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
6 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 33,677 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2009 3 Jul 20262 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 30,424 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2008 3 Jul 20262 Oct 2007
Fail
Mileage: 30,424 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
9 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 27,810 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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OV51BYK was registered on 2001-09-27
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