MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,108 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread on limits (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage in zone b which does not seriously affect the drivers view
fuel filter corroded
headlamp dip/ main beam switch worn
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly stiff when turning steering (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread on limits (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak ()
fuel filter corroded
headlamp dip/ main beam switch worn
Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak ()
fuel filter corroded
headlamp dip/ mainbeam switch worn
indicator and wiper switches are slightly loose
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part insecure (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak ()
fuel filter corroded
headlamp dip/ mainbeam switch worn
indicator and wiper switches are slightly loose
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
child seats fitted to offside and nearside rear- limited inspection of adult seat belts
headlamp mainbeam/ dipbeam switch is slightly worn
indicator and wiper switches are slightly loose
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
child seats fitted to offside and nearside rear- limited inspection of adult seat belts
engine malfunction lamp illuminated
headlamp mainbeam/ dipbeam switch is slightly worn
indicator and wiper switches are slightly loose
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
child seats located offside and nearside rear
headlamp mainbeam/dipswitch is slightly worn
indicator/wiper switches are slightly loose
offside and nearside rear lamps are slightly damaged- function not impaired
offside front tyre- outer wall is slightly damaged
the parking brake lever on the offside rear caliper does not fully return to the off position
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
child seats located offside and nearside rear
headlamp mainbeam/dipswitch is slightly worn
indicator/wiper switches are slightly loose
offside and nearside rear lamps are slightly damaged- function not impaired
offside front tyre- outer wall is slightly damaged
the parking brake lever on the offside rear caliper does not fully return to the off position
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Noise at the cambelt end
Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
the middle and rear sections of the exhaust are slightly deteriorated
the offside and nearside front abs wires are incorrectly routed and slightly chaffed
the offside and nearside rear lights are slightly damaged, function not impaired
the offside rear caliper handbrake lever is not fully returning
the offside rear tyre is slightly perished
the washer and indicator storks are slightly insecure, function not impaired
Nail in offside rear tyre
Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
indicator and wiper switches are slightly loose
noise detected at cambelt end of engine
offside and nearside rear lamp units are slightly damaged- function not impaired
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nail in offside rear tyre
Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
indicator and wiper switches are slightly loose
noise detected at cambelt end of engine
offside and nearside rear lamp units are slightly damaged- function not impaired
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
indicator stork is slightly worn
nearside front tyre tread perished
nearside wiperblade is slightly deteriorated
slight damage to the nearside rear light unit
the nearside rear tyre tread is perished, cracks not large enough to meet fail criteria
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
indicator stork is slightly worn
nearside front tyre tread perished
nearside wiperblade is slightly deteriorated
slight damage to the nearside rear light unit
the nearside rear tyre tread is perished, cracks not large enough to meet fail criteria
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
the outer wall on the nearside rear tyre is slightly deteriorated
1 of the 2 offside rear sidelights is inoperative
nearside rear lamp unit is slightly damaged
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
the child seat is fitted to the offside rear
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DE02 CGZ is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
Across all 2002 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 81,746 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE02 CGZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Volvo S40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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DE02 CGZ is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 May 2002.
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