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OU52MYJ
2002 VOLVO V70
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2435cc
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- Registration OU52MYJ
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model V70
- Year 2002
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2435cc
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MOT History 35 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
35
Total Tests
20
Passes
15
Failures
57.14%
Pass Rate
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230 Total Defects Recorded
8 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 208,353 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
25 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 191,620 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- outer sill covers fitted
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
18 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 191,619 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- outer sill covers fitted
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
10 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 182,877 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
31 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 182,875 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
29 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 175,187 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
18 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 171,588 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
12 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 171,588 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn split (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
22 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 167,328 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
16 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 162,821 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2020 29 Jun 202614 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 162,819 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
19 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 156,502 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
18 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 156,502 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
25 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 144,328 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Inner rack joint has slight play
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
25 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 144,328 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure going out of shape (4.1.D.1b)
- Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
- Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also has play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear tyre perishing
- Offside Front Inner rack joint has slight play
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
29 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 130,199 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn and stepped (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured repeater (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)
- power steering pump has slight leak ,and bearings are noisy in operation
25 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 130,010 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
- power steering pump has slight leak ,and bearings are noisy in operation
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn and stepped (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured repeater (1.4.A.2f)
30 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 122,256 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Inner track rod play in ball joint
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
9 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 122,255 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Inner track rod play in ball joint
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
8 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 116,541 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
8 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 116,541 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
9 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 112,640 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
9 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 112,640 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 108,065 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
25 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 102,734 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
25 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 102,734 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
3 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 97,237 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
3 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 97,237 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
14 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 91,728 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
4 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 91,592 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
16 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 84,868 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
15 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 84,868 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
5 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 75,046 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2008 29 Jun 20265 Sep 2007
Fail
Mileage: 75,046 MI
29 Jun 202629 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 64,375 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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