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OV51PCY
2001 VOLVO V40
Colour: Green
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1870cc
General Information
- Registration OV51PCY
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model V40
- Year 2001
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1870cc
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
10
Passes
8
Failures
55.56%
Pass Rate
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71 Total Defects Recorded
8 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 175,109 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- under trays fitted
- engine covers fitted
- all under side of car is covered in protective coat
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
4 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 175,097 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis drop link fouling subframe on lock to lock at normal ride hight (2.4.A.1a)
- Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing leading edge (6.1.C.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- under trays fitted
- engine covers fitted
- all under side of car is covered in protective coat
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
5 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 169,898 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
3 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 169,891 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)
30 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 169,884 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy under innerwing (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing loose (6.1.C.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy under innerwing (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
28 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 155,686 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2015 27 Jun 202627 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 155,686 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
- Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
18 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 141,583 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2014 27 Jun 202613 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 122,780 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2013 27 Jun 20266 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 122,370 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
18 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 106,491 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
11 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 106,297 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
17 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 85,993 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2011 27 Jun 202614 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 74,311 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
13 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 74,308 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
8 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 64,101 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2008 27 Jun 202617 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 52,966 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2007 27 Jun 202617 Nov 2006
Fail
Mileage: 52,966 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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OV51PCY was registered on 2001-09-29
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