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M40 MLV

2010 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

116,569 mi
Last recorded116,569 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 Vauxhall Vivaro107,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 MLV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 116,569 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Trailing (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 112,896 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively rubbing on cv boot (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured abs (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake disc backing plate missing

Offside Front Outer cv boot perished and slight seepage of grease

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear axle corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2024 112,892 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. n/s/r tyre is 205/. osr tyre is 215/ (5.2.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel little or no effort at rear wheels (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively rubbing on cv boot (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured abs (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake disc backing plate missing

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer cv boot perished and slight seepage of grease

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 12 May 2023 102,486 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both master cylinder to ABS pump pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2023 102,486 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both master cylinder to ABS pump pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 86,953 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Master cylinder to abs pump x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 May 2022 86,943 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Master cylinder to abs pump x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 75,346 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2021 75,346 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine oil leak

nearside rear tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 13 Jun 2020 65,927 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s pipes abs-master,n/s/f @ chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

current hand brake efforts 180n/s,280o/s

emissions tested to plate limit of 0.80,averaged 0.77

n/s spare carrier bolt loose

top mounts different heights,o/s/f probable upper bearing failure

wishbone bushes bonding wear

Fail 6 Jun 2020 65,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s pipes abs-master,n/s/f @ chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

current hand brake efforts,n/s 90kg,os 175 kg

emissions tested to plate limit of 0.80,averaged 0.77

n/s spare carrier bolt loose

top mounts different heights,o/s/f probable upper bearing failure

wishbone bushes bonding wear

Pass 19 Jun 2019 58,439 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all other pipes apart from o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front strut mounts top bearings different heights

front wishbones rear bushes wear

n/s/r spare carrier bolt loose

Fail 15 Jun 2019 58,432 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system n/s front to rear pipe leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all other pipes apart from o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front strut mounts top bearings different heights

front wishbones rear bushes wear

n/s/r spare carrier bolt loose

Pass 7 Jul 2018 50,363 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded,all pipes greased,most appear marginal,unable to properly assess condition (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

handbrake cable corroded

handbrake low effort,rear inner discs corroded,n/s/r pads on limit

o/s/f hub noise

Fail 3 Jul 2018 50,359 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit tested to plate ;imit of 0.8,average 1.13 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture corroded/leaking at subframe mount (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded,all pipes greased,most appear marginal,unable to properly assess condition (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

brakes starting bind

handbrake cable corroded

handbrake low effort,rear inner discs corroded,n/s/r pads on limit

o/s/f hub noise

Pass 30 Mar 2017 39,937 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 37,429 miles

offside front tyre and nearside rear worn to 3/mm

Fail 17 Aug 2016 37,429 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Centre Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

offside front tyre and nearside rear worn to 3/mm

Pass 14 Sep 2015 31,837 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 31,837 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 24,658 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 24,658 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 17,810 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

rear brake discs pitted and corroded

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro?

Based on 3,853,716 MOT tests across 280,649 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
8,329
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
280,649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 144,341
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 70,699
position lamp(s) not working 68,920
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66,403
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 53,993
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M40 MLV is a 2010 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 2010 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 107,422 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Vivaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 144,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M40 MLV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Vivaro typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 16 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M40 MLV is a 2010 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 September 2010.

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