MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,977 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Leak appears to be coming from drive shaft oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has some cracking on the outer side wall.
Rear General surface corrosion to n/s/rear and o/s/rear chassis sections.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Leak appears to be coming from drive shaft oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has some cracking on the outer side wall.
Rear General surface corrosion to n/s/rear and o/s/rear chassis sections.
Exhaust is leaking slightly from middle to rear silencer joint.
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH BRAKES (1.2.1 (e))
Fuel filter casing is very corroded.
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Middle section of front to rear brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre is cracking on the outer edges of the tread.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Exhaust is leaking slightly from middle to rear silencer joint.
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH BRAKES (1.2.1 (e))
Fuel filter casing is very corroded.
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Middle section of front to rear brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre is cracking on the outer edges of the tread.
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
rear fuel tank straps corroded
Both front fog light lenses are broken.
Exhaust middle section to rear silencer box ,flange joint is very corroded.
Fuel tank securing straps are corroded.
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear brake pads are wearing low.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Both front fog light lenses are broken.
Exhaust middle section to rear silencer box ,flange joint is very corroded.
Fuel tank securing straps are corroded.
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear brake pads are wearing low.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front crossmember below radiator is corroded.
Fuel tank securing straps are corroded .
N/s/front outer cv rubber boot is cracking .
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Slight oil leakage from n/s/front drive shaft to gearbox oil seal.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/front tyre is wearing low on tread and also cracking in the tread area.
o/s/rear chassis section by trailing arm mounting, is corroded but not seriously weakened.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front crossmember below radiator is corroded.
Fuel tank securing straps are corroded .
N/s/front outer cv rubber boot is cracking .
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Slight oil leakage from n/s/front drive shaft to gearbox oil seal.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/front tyre is wearing low on tread and also cracking in the tread area.
o/s/rear chassis section by trailing arm mounting, is corroded but not seriously weakened.
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Fuel filter under vehicle is very corroded
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
O/s/rear chassis section is corroded but not seriously weakened.
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Fuel filter under vehicle is very corroded
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
O/s/rear chassis section is corroded but not seriously weakened.
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
fuel filter is corroding.
rear brake pads are getting low
N/S/Rear tyre has small cut in outer side wall
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
N/S/Rear tyre has small cut in outer side wall
fuel filter is corroding.
rear brake pads are getting low
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
fuel tank straps corroded
nearside front coil spring corroded
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
fuel tank straps corroded
nearside front coil spring corroded
fuel tank straps slightly corroded
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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DE02 URT is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Brown with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 URT, 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 URT is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 May 2002.
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