2002 Volvo V40 1.6L Petrol · OU52 TVO
2002 Volvo V40 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 76,277 miles. MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,277 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OU52 TVO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 76,277 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OU52 TVO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volvo V40 (OU52 TVO) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
OU52 TVO Mileage History
- 03/10/202267,337 mi
- 27/09/202369,094 mi+1,757 mi
- 30/09/202473,643 mi+4,549 mi
- 02/10/202473,666 mi+23 mi
- 14/10/202576,277 mi+2,611 mi
Average of roughly 2,950 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo V40
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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