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2001 VOLVO V40
General Information
- Registration OV51BYM
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model V40
- Year 2001
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1783cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 04 Jul 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 107,589 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
19 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 106,432 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2018 4 Jul 202618 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 106,432 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
22 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 104,002 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2017 4 Jul 202610 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 101,710 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2016 4 Jul 202610 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 101,710 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
18 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 98,562 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2015 4 Jul 202623 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 92,200 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2014 4 Jul 202619 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 86,446 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2013 4 Jul 202626 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 81,053 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2012 4 Jul 202623 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 81,038 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
2 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 76,300 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2011 4 Jul 202630 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 72,129 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2010 4 Jul 202617 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 67,356 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2009 4 Jul 202625 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 63,013 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
9 Dec 2006
Fail
Mileage: 55,693 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 55,693 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 45,613 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2007 4 Jul 20266 Jan 2006
Fail
Mileage: 45,613 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
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OV51BYM was registered on 2001-09-26
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