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2002 VOLVO V70
General Information
- Registration OU52UVB
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model V70
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Gas Bi-Fuel
- Engine Size 2435cc
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- Expired 08 Feb 2026
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MOT History 32 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
6 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 198,714 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2026 28 Jun 20266 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 198,714 MI
28 Jun 20269 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 189,118 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
7 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 189,113 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
10 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 182,714 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2023 28 Jun 20263 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 182,697 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
1 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 174,680 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
29 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 174,673 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2254517W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
30 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 165,511 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
26 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 165,493 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
27 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 156,821 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
24 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 156,744 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
21 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 146,767 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
17 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 146,658 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
21 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 138,775 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
21 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 138,775 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 129,972 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
29 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 112,020 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2016 28 Jun 202618 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 119,980 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s/f tyre scrubbing on inner edge.
22 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 108,765 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
22 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 108,765 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
26 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 104,245 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2014 28 Jun 202624 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 104,245 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
8 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 104,225 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
2 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 88,998 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2012 28 Jun 202627 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 73,801 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2011 28 Jun 202616 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 62,481 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2010 28 Jun 202610 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 62,481 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
17 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 53,701 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2009 28 Jun 202617 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 44,543 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2008 28 Jun 202630 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 36,711 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
14 Sep 2005
Pass
Mileage: 27,135 MI
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OU52UVB was registered on 2002-09-12
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