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OU52PXE
2002 VOLVO V40
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1870cc
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- Registration OU52PXE
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model V40
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1870cc
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
13
Passes
6
Failures
68.42%
Pass Rate
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108 Total Defects Recorded
12 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 155,379 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside 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
- Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- all four coil springs are corroded
- oil leak
- rear brake disc back plate are corroded and falling apart
- rear suspension bushes are in poor condition
- rust hole in the nearside rear inner panel
- underside of vehicle is very corroded
- offside rear seat belt has slight fraying
- nearside rear inner sidelight is inoperative
- nearside front tyre is cracking
- nearside front brake pipe is corroded
- front brake discs are worn
- flywheel/clutch sounds like its about to collapse
- both number plates are in poor condition
- aux belt is cracking
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
11 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 152,880 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- vehicle is corroded in many places
- slight play in the front antiroll bar nearside link lower ball joint
- rust hole in the nearside rear inner panel
- offside rear upper suspension arm inner bush split
- nearside rear upper suspension arm inner bush split
- nearside rear inner sidelight is inoperative
- flywheel/clutch sounds like its about to collapse
- engine covers fitted
- both front and rear brake discs are in poor condition
- all four coil springs are corroded
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
9 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 152,880 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- vehicle is corroded in many places
- slight play in the front antiroll bar nearside link lower ball joint
- rust hole in the nearside rear inner panel
- offside rear upper suspension arm inner bush split
- nearside rear upper suspension arm inner bush split
- nearside rear inner sidelight is inoperative
- flywheel/clutch sounds like its about to collapse
- engine covers fitted
- both front and rear brake discs are in poor condition
- all four coil springs are corroded
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
9 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 150,454 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- rear coil springs are corroded
- nearside rear upper suspension arm inner bush split
- nearside rear inner sidelight is inoperative
- Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- underside of vehicle is very corroded
- offside rear upper suspension arm inner bush split
9 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 150,454 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- offside rear upper suspension arm inner bush split
- rear coil springs are corroded
- underside of vehicle is very corroded
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- nearside rear inner sidelight is inoperative
- nearside rear upper suspension arm inner bush split
8 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 145,311 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- coil spring corroded X4 (2.4.C.1b)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
8 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 145,311 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- coil spring corroded X4 (2.4.C.1b)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
6 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 139,494 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2016 27 Jun 20269 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 132,483 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
9 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 128,558 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
8 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 128,558 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
29 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 117,235 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
6 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 101,205 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 85,326 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2011 27 Jun 202612 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 85,326 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
5 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 77,905 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2010 27 Jun 20269 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 65,640 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2008 27 Jun 202613 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 55,617 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
11 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 53,630 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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OU52PXE was registered on 2002-09-01
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