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2002 VOLVO V40
General Information
- Registration OV52CXS
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model V40
- Year 2002
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1870cc
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- Expired 30 Jul 2025
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MOT History 33 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
2 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 309,733 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2025 26 Jun 20262 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 309,730 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
4 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 300,969 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2024 26 Jun 20263 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 300,888 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
1 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 285,632 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2023 26 Jun 20266 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 276,230 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2022 26 Jun 20261 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 275,994 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
1 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 264,900 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2021 26 Jun 20261 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 264,900 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
1 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 252,739 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tracking (5.2.3 (e))
1 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 252,733 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Registration plate inscription illegible Damaged (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low Unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Indicator-Wiper blade stalks mechanisms loose
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tracking (5.2.3 (e))
2 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 233,281 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
7 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 214,939 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2018 26 Jun 20263 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 214,759 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
4 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 195,722 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
4 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 195,722 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
8 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 174,982 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2016 26 Jun 20268 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 174,982 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) Dangerous
- Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) Dangerous
- Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) Dangerous
2 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 158,061 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2015 26 Jun 202617 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 143,313 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2014 26 Jun 202617 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 143,311 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
3 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 130,800 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2013 26 Jun 20262 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 130,800 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
8 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 117,543 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2012 26 Jun 20267 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 117,543 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
26 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 104,718 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2011 26 Jun 202622 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 104,525 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
27 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 92,143 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2010 26 Jun 202624 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 84,456 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2009 26 Jun 202625 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 72,791 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2008 26 Jun 202625 Jul 2007
Fail
Mileage: 72,791 MI
26 Jun 202631 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 60,161 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2007 26 Jun 202626 Jul 2006
Fail
Mileage: 60,161 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
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OV52CXS was registered on 2002-09-30
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