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2002 VOLVO V40
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- Registration OU02RCX
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model V40
- Year 2002
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1783cc
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- Expires 14 Feb 2027
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
13 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 139,055 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Fuel cap seal perishing
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
11 Feb 2026
Fail
Mileage: 139,046 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Fuel cap seal perishing
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
15 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 126,911 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
9 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 115,588 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
6 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 115,588 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
11 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 108,039 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubbers perishing both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
11 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 108,039 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system burst while on test (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubbers perishing both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
12 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 98,316 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2023 3 Jul 202625 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 92,061 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2022 3 Jul 202629 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 90,926 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
14 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 89,870 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
10 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 88,435 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 86,075 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2018 3 Jul 202622 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 83,994 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
23 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 81,932 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2016 3 Jul 202620 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 79,419 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2015 3 Jul 20264 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 75,269 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2014 3 Jul 202623 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 71,052 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2013 3 Jul 20268 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 67,459 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2012 3 Jul 202620 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 65,305 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2011 3 Jul 202619 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 65,305 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
13 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 63,062 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
4 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 57,429 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
16 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 53,359 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
16 Mar 2007
Fail
Mileage: 53,359 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
14 Mar 2006
Pass
Mileage: 45,053 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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OU02RCX was registered on 2002-03-27
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