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OU02OAL
2002 VOLVO S40
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1948cc
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- Registration OU02OAL
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model S40
- Year 2002
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1948cc
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- Expired 06 Jul 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
18
Passes
7
Failures
72%
Pass Rate
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64 Total Defects Recorded
5 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 94,306 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill/wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
10 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 93,617 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
2 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 93,616 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
3 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 93,051 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
2 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 92,276 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
26 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 92,276 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
26 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 91,572 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
27 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 89,609 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
25 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 89,609 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear exhaust has a leak (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
16 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 86,411 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
16 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 83,022 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
26 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 78,787 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape
6 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 74,675 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
18 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 70,195 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
15 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 65,721 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
15 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 65,720 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
15 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 61,230 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2013 6 Jul 202616 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 56,358 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2012 6 Jul 202619 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 51,791 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
18 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 51,791 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
16 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 47,179 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2010 6 Jul 202616 Mar 2009
Fail
Mileage: 47,178 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
5 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 42,153 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2009 6 Jul 202628 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 35,404 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2008 6 Jul 202622 Feb 2006
Pass
Mileage: 29,658 MI
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OU02OAL was registered on 2002-03-05
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