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This 2002 VOLVO V40 has Passed 21 MOTs and Failed 8 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 241,764 miles 1 month ago on Tuesday 28th April 2026 at 13:38.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Thursday 6th May 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 10 months on Thursday 1st April 2027.

GV02TZF MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED6TH MAY 2027241,764 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Both Rear Brake Back Plates Are In Poor Condition
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Intermittent Engine Noise From Auxiliary Belt Area
  4. ADVISORY - Crankshaft Pulley Not Running Straight
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Toe Arm Inner Mounting Bracket Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Underside Of Vehicle Is Generally Quite Corroded
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Attachment Bracket/mounting Damaged But Its Strength Is Not Seriously Reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED24TH APRIL 2026241,742 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Brake Performance Unable To Be Tested Due To Leaking Calliper (1.2.1 (g))
  2. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Hydraulic Brake Calliper Leaking And Braking Performance Affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
  4. MAJOR - Rear Brake Disc Significantly And Obviously Worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Both Rear Brake Back Plates Are In Poor Condition
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  7. ADVISORY - Intermittent Engine Noise From Auxiliary Belt Area
  8. ADVISORY - Crankshaft Pulley Not Running Straight
  9. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  11. MAJOR - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Toe Arm Inner Mounting Bracket Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  13. ADVISORY - Underside Of Vehicle Is Generally Quite Corroded
  14. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Attachment Bracket/mounting Damaged But Its Strength Is Not Seriously Reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED7TH MAY 20256TH MAY 2026237,741 MI
FAILED3RD MAY 2025237,642 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Parking Brake Lever Has Excessive Movement Indicating Incorrect Adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED13TH APRIL 202414TH APRIL 2025231,542 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Wiper Post Worn
PASSED14TH APRIL 202314TH APRIL 2024228,804 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Both Rear Brake Back Plates In Poor Condition
  6. ADVISORY - Middle To Rear Exhaust Joint Is In Poor Condition
  7. ADVISORY - Front Lower Engine Mounting Damaged But Not To Excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
PASSED30TH MARCH 202214TH APRIL 2023223,657 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Engine Mounting Damaged But Not To Excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Both Rear Brake Back Plates In Poor Condition
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Suspension Rod Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Rod Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED23RD MARCH 2022223,655 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Crankshaft Pulley Not Running Straight
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Tie Arm Outer Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Tie Arm Outer Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. MAJOR - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Front Engine Mounting Damaged But Not To Excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Both Rear Brake Back Plates In Poor Condition
  13. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  14. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  15. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED1ST APRIL 202114TH APRIL 2022215,210 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Tie Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Tie Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Anti Roll Bar Mounting Bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED18TH MARCH 202014TH APRIL 2021209,138 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Control Arm Moved On Bush Touching Body (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Control Arm Moved On Bush Touching Body (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Track Control Arm Moved On Bush Rubbing On Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Track Control Arm Moved On Bush Rubbing On Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  6. MINOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
FAILED18TH MARCH 2020209,136 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 3mm Approx (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 3mm Approx (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Control Arm Moved On Bush Touching Body (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Control Arm Moved On Bush Touching Body (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Track Control Arm Moved On Bush Rubbing On Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Track Control Arm Moved On Bush Rubbing On Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Handbrake Movement Tight
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Front Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
PASSED15TH APRIL 201914TH APRIL 2020201,128 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED15TH APRIL 2019201,127 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Inner Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED9TH APRIL 201813TH APRIL 2019192,962 MI
PASSED13TH APRIL 201713TH APRIL 2018185,840 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Both Rear And Offside Front Tyres Getting Low On Tread 3mm
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Macpherson Strut Has Slight Movement At The Upper Attachment (2.5.a.1c)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Has Slight Movement At The Upper Attachment (2.5.a.1c)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Parking Brake Could Be Better
FAILED13TH APRIL 2017185,839 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Outer Rear Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Outer Rear Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Blade Insecure (8.2.2)
  6. ADVISORY - Both Rear And Offside Front Tyres Getting Low On Tread 3mm
  7. FAIL - Nearside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  8. FAIL - Offside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Macpherson Strut Has Slight Movement At The Upper Attachment (2.5.a.1c)
  13. ADVISORY - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Has Slight Movement At The Upper Attachment (2.5.a.1c)
  14. ADVISORY - Offside Parking Brake Could Be Better
PASSED8TH APRIL 201613TH APRIL 2017174,760 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Macpherson Strut Has Slight Movement In The Upper Support Bearing Assembly (2.5.b.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Upper Macpherson Strut Has Slight Movement In The Upper Support Bearing Assembly (2.5.b.1b)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Road Wheel With A Slightly Distorted Bead Rim (4.2.a.1a)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  8. ADVISORY - Trims Loose And Damaged On Front Lower Valance
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
FAILED8TH APRIL 2016174,760 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Macpherson Strut Has Slight Movement In The Upper Support Bearing Assembly (2.5.b.1b)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Upper Macpherson Strut Has Slight Movement In The Upper Support Bearing Assembly (2.5.b.1b)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Road Wheel With A Slightly Distorted Bead Rim (4.2.a.1a)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  9. ADVISORY - Trims Loose And Damaged On Front Lower Valance
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
PASSED3RD APRIL 201513TH APRIL 2016164,902 MI
PASSED9TH APRIL 201413TH APRIL 2015154,244 MI
PASSED13TH APRIL 201313TH APRIL 2014144,775 MI
FAILED13TH APRIL 2013144,775 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Rear Rear Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
PASSED14TH APRIL 201213TH APRIL 2013136,293 MI
PASSED4TH JULY 20118TH JULY 2012126,858 MI
PASSED8TH JULY 20108TH JULY 2011113,726 MI
PASSED9TH JULY 20098TH JULY 2010100,551 MI
PASSED3RD JULY 20085TH JULY 200988,186 MI
PASSED29TH JUNE 20075TH JULY 200875,669 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Both Rear Tyres Worn On Inner Edges.
  2. USER ENTERED - N/s/f Tyre Wearing Close To Limit On Inner Edge.
PASSED9TH JUNE 20065TH JULY 200760,421 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

GV02TZF Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 72% | MOT Failure Rate: 28%

GV02TZF MOT Comments

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GV02TZF Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 241,764 miles | Average yearly mileage: 10,074 miles

GV02TZF FAQs

This Volvo V40 with registration GV02TZF was manufactured on Friday 5th July 2002 so it is currently 24 years old. Its colour is Gold and it has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 241,764 miles, so this Volvo has travelled an average of 10,074 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 29 MOTs on record for this Volvo V40 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 8 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means GV02TZF has a 72% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volvo V40 has had 98 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 4 Minor, 21 Major, 1 Dangerous and 6 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volvo V40 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 10 months on Thursday 1st April 2027 .

Does GV02TZF have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 7th June 2026 GV02TZF does have an active MOT. Read more

Is GV02TZF Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 7th June 2026 GV02TZF does have Tax. Read more

When does GV02TZF Tax expire?

The current Tax for GV02TZF will expire in 10 months on Thursday 1st April 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does GV02TZF MOT expire?

The current MOT for GV02TZF will expire in 11 months on Thursday 6th May 2027. Read more

When did GV02TZF have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for GV02TZF was on Tuesday 28th April 2026 at 13:38. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has GV02TZF Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for GV02TZF we can see 21 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has GV02TZF Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for GV02TZF we can see 8 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 72% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is GV02TZF?

GV02TZF is registered as a 2002 Volvo V40. Read more

How many miles has GV02TZF done?

The odometer reading for GV02TZF at the last MOT in April 2026 was 241,764 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 10,074 miles per year. Read more

How old is GV02TZF?

The vehicle GV02TZF was manufactured in 2002 so it is currently 24 years old. It was first registered on Friday 5th July 2002. Read more

What colour is GV02TZF?

The official colour of GV02TZF is recorded as Gold. Read more

What engine does GV02TZF have?

GV02TZF has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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