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2001 VOLVO V40
General Information
- Registration SW51LBV
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model V40
- Year 2001
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1870cc
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 127,033 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (5.4.2)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear silencer joint corroded
- Oil leak ()
- Both front tyres worn on inner edges
8 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 122,748 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
14 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 111,915 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear perished 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
15 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 95,265 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2015 11 Jun 202614 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 95,265 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
20 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 88,173 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
22 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 85,700 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2013 11 Jun 202622 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 85,688 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)
15 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 84,813 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2012 11 Jun 202611 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 84,411 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2011 11 Jun 20268 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 84,396 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
5 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 80,465 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2010 11 Jun 202625 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 71,280 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2009 11 Jun 202615 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 69,904 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2008 11 Jun 202615 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 69,904 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
24 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 67,912 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2007 11 Jun 202615 Dec 2005
Pass
Mileage: 65,454 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2006 11 Jun 202615 Dec 2005
Fail
Mileage: 65,454 MI
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SW51LBV was registered on 2001-12-19
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