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OU02TYZ
2002 VOLVO S40
Colour: Green
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1948cc
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- Registration OU02TYZ
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model S40
- Year 2002
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1948cc
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
20
Passes
8
Failures
71.43%
Pass Rate
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77 Total Defects Recorded
6 Jun 2026
Fail
Mileage: 86,073 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected suspension parts corroded front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sil hole (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
22 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 81,783 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
6 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 81,777 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Macpherson strut fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
29 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 81,689 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
4 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 71,123 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- vehicle underneath has corrosion all over but not considered excessive
- Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
8 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 70,711 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2024 26 Jun 202615 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 69,818 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- general surface corrosion under vehicle body
2 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 68,755 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
2 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 68,755 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer 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))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
24 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 67,615 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2021 26 Jun 20261 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 66,885 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2020 26 Jun 202622 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 66,885 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
1 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 66,230 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2019 26 Jun 202628 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 66,230 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
21 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 65,031 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
22 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 63,229 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2017 26 Jun 202611 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 61,391 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2016 26 Jun 20269 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 61,391 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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)
28 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 59,068 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2015 26 Jun 202626 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 59,068 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
4 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 56,692 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
7 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 53,610 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2013 26 Jun 202611 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 49,731 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2012 26 Jun 202611 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 44,423 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2011 26 Jun 20264 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 39,187 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2010 26 Jun 202620 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 33,540 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2009 26 Jun 202627 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 29,460 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2008 26 Jun 202624 Feb 2006
Pass
Mileage: 27,836 MI
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OU02TYZ was registered on 2002-03-04
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