# OV51EBZ — VOLVO S40 MOT History & Vehicle Check OV51EBZ is a Silver VOLVO S40, Petrol (1948cc), first registered 2001-09-27. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status. Further information for OV51EBZ — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/. ## Vehicle details | Field | Value | |---|---| | Registration | OV51EBZ | | Make | VOLVO | | Model | S40 | | Colour | Silver | | Fuel type | Petrol | | Engine size | 1948cc | | First registered | 2001-09-27 | ## MOT status - Current MOT: Expired or not valid - MOT expiry date: 2018-11-07 00:00:00 ## MOT test summary - Total tests: 21 - Passes: 13 - Fails: 8 - Pass rate: 61.9% - Total defects recorded: 51 ## MOT test history | Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry | |---|---|---|---| | 2017-11-08 09:37:03 | PASSED | 132,177 MI | 2018-11-07 00:00:00 | | 2017-11-07 10:28:53 | FAILED | 132,177 MI | — | | 2016-11-03 11:51:58 | PASSED | 125,614 MI | 2017-11-02 00:00:00 | | 2016-10-27 17:17:24 | FAILED | 125,547 MI | — | | 2015-09-21 14:37:22 | PASSED | 111,080 MI | 2016-09-20 00:00:00 | | 2014-07-07 16:31:51 | PASSED | 102,662 MI | 2015-07-06 00:00:00 | | 2014-07-07 10:12:07 | FAILED | 102,662 MI | — | | 2013-06-07 10:38:09 | PASSED | 93,936 MI | 2014-06-06 00:00:00 | | 2012-11-21 17:13:00 | FAILED | 90,607 MI | — | | 2012-11-21 17:13:00 | PASSED | 90,607 MI | 2013-11-23 00:00:00 | | 2011-11-24 08:23:30 | PASSED | 85,247 MI | 2012-11-23 00:00:00 | | 2011-11-23 14:05:53 | FAILED | 85,247 MI | — | | 2010-11-24 17:28:53 | PASSED | 77,164 MI | 2011-11-23 00:00:00 | | 2009-10-16 14:25:11 | PASSED | 67,525 MI | 2010-10-15 00:00:00 | | 2008-09-17 16:33:40 | PASSED | 65,405 MI | 2009-09-20 00:00:00 | | 2008-09-17 12:29:51 | FAILED | 65,403 MI | — | | 2007-09-04 11:36:14 | PASSED | 60,837 MI | 2008-09-20 00:00:00 | | 2007-09-04 11:36:14 | FAILED | 60,837 MI | — | | 2006-09-19 15:15:35 | PASSED | 50,836 MI | 2007-09-20 00:00:00 | | 2006-09-19 11:47:24 | FAILED | 50,836 MI | — | | 2005-09-20 10:13:55 | PASSED | 40,587 MI | 2006-09-20 00:00:00 | ### Defects and advisories **2017-11-08 09:37:03 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) **2017-11-07 10:28:53 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) - FAIL: Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8) - FAIL: Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH REAR (1.4.A.2f) - FAIL: Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement OFFSIDE AND NEAR SIDE REAR TIE BAR BUSHES WORN (2.4.G.2) **2016-11-03 11:51:58 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) **2016-10-27 17:17:24 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) - FAIL: Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) - FAIL: Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) **2015-09-21 14:37:22 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: all indicator bulbs slightly discolored - ADVISORY: Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3) - ADVISORY: Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3) **2014-07-07 16:31:51 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) **2014-07-07 10:12:07 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) - FAIL: Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) - FAIL: Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) **2012-11-21 17:13:00 (FAILED)** - PRS: Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) - USER ENTERED: Oil leak - USER ENTERED: Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt **2012-11-21 17:13:00 (PASSED)** - USER ENTERED: Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt - USER ENTERED: Oil leak **2011-11-24 08:23:30 (PASSED)** - USER ENTERED: rear disks corroded - USER ENTERED: Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt - USER ENTERED: both rear droplink rubbers slightly perrished - USER ENTERED: both rear inner antirollbar rubbers worn - USER ENTERED: n/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge - USER ENTERED: rear numberplate slightly deteriorated **2011-11-23 14:05:53 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) - PRS: Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) - PRS: Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) - USER ENTERED: n/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge - USER ENTERED: both rear inner antirollbar rubbers worn - USER ENTERED: both rear droplink rubbers slightly perrished - USER ENTERED: Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt - USER ENTERED: rear numberplate slightly deteriorated - USER ENTERED: rear disks corroded **2010-11-24 17:28:53 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) **2008-09-17 16:33:40 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) **2008-09-17 12:29:51 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h) - FAIL: Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) - FAIL: Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) **2007-09-04 11:36:14 (FAILED)** - PRS: Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) - PRS: Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) - PRS: Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) **2006-09-19 11:47:24 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) - FAIL: Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) ## Full vehicle report A free MOT and vehicle check for OV51EBZ is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/OV51EBZ. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data. --- Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.