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OV52LZS
2002 VOLVO V40
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1870cc
General Information
- Registration OV52LZS
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model V40
- Year 2002
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1870cc
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- Expires 08 Nov 2026
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MOT History 31 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31
Total Tests
20
Passes
11
Failures
64.52%
Pass Rate
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58 Total Defects Recorded
7 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 99,722 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder worn (5.2.3 (e))
6 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 99,720 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder worn (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
8 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 96,434 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
7 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 96,433 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
9 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 92,636 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front tyre showing wear to shoulder 205/50/16
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
1 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 88,165 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
1 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 88,165 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
29 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 86,323 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
29 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 86,320 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
22 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 83,427 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2021 27 Jun 202622 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 83,426 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f)) Repair immediately
16 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 80,773 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2020 27 Jun 202615 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 80,772 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- 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)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
16 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 76,823 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear cracking in tread
17 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 75,587 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- rear exhaust rubbers starting to split.
16 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 75,586 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust rubbers starting to split.
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 73,938 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2017 27 Jun 20268 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 71,597 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- exhaust back box rubber mounts are split and perished
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
10 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 67,683 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2015 27 Jun 20268 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 65,528 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
7 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 65,524 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) Dangerous
- offside rear and nearside rear tyre has cracks in tread no cords showing at time of test Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
11 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 62,134 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
11 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 57,774 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2012 27 Jun 202612 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 51,986 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2011 27 Jun 202611 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 51,986 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
14 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 46,938 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2010 27 Jun 202614 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 46,938 MI
27 Jun 202615 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 42,571 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2009 27 Jun 202614 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 42,571 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
15 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 37,753 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2008 27 Jun 202616 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 32,197 MI
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OV52LZS was registered on 2002-10-31
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