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2002 VOLVO S40
General Information
- Registration OV52DHC
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model S40
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1870cc
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- Expired 27 Jun 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
9 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 158,330 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER/OUTER SILLS (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened CATCHING INNER WING (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened CATCHING INNER WING (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- BOTH FRONT STRUT TOP MOUNTS KNOTCHY
- Rear EXHAUST CORRODED
- Offside Front TYRE CATCHES MUDFLAP
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
- COMMS UNIT LOOSE
11 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 154,801 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Both front shocker top mounts worn and notchy
- Comms unit loose
11 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 154,801 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Comms unit loose
- Both front shocker top mounts worn and notchy
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
22 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 149,531 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- BOTH FRONT TYRES 2MM
- EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION ON MIDDLE TO REAR JOINT
- FUEL PIPES CORRODED
- Nearside Front Lower BALL JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY
- Offside Rear WORN ON INNER EDGE
30 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 139,693 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak
- Handbrake travel further than expected
- OSF bottom ball joint slight play
28 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 129,480 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Fuels Pipes are corroded
16 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 121,290 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2015 27 Jun 202616 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 121,290 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
17 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 113,339 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2014 27 Jun 20264 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 104,480 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2013 27 Jun 202615 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 95,524 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2012 27 Jun 20268 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 86,726 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2011 27 Jun 20268 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 86,726 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
20 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 77,098 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
20 Aug 2009
Fail
Mileage: 77,098 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
9 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 66,732 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
8 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 66,729 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
7 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 54,488 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2008 27 Jun 202612 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 41,156 MI
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OV52DHC was registered on 2002-09-30
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