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2002 VOLVO V40
General Information
- Registration OY02DFZ
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model V40
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1783cc
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- Expired 28 Jun 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 215,565 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.75 (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
4 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 208,130 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
3 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 208,121 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
7 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 199,622 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- engine management light on
- both rear tyres worn on inner edge
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
4 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 199,470 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
- engine management light on
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
1 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 190,363 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- o/s/r chassis rail under floor holed but not in prescribed area
- n/s/r brake binding slightly
- fuel filter slightly corroded
- Oil leak ()
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
- Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
1 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 190,343 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- fuel filter slightly corroded
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Oil leak ()
- n/s/r brake binding slightly
- o/s/r chassis rail under floor holed but not in prescribed area
7 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 183,669 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear chassis rail under floor is corroded & holed but not within a prescribed area.
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt drivers (5.2.2a)
4 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 183,601 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt drivers (5.2.2a)
- Offside Rear chassis rail under floor is corroded & holed but not within a prescribed area.
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 172,688 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2015 28 Jun 20261 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 172,631 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)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
28 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 154,612 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
24 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 135,081 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
21 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 134,818 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
8 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 109,590 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
8 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 109,590 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
26 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 85,478 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2011 28 Jun 202610 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 84,458 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
18 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 75,007 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
3 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 62,802 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2009 28 Jun 20265 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 51,728 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2008 28 Jun 20265 Mar 2007
Fail
Mileage: 51,725 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- Front rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
20 Mar 2006
Pass
Mileage: 40,717 MI
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OY02DFZ was registered on 2002-03-27
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