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AY02 DPZ

2002 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,761 mi
Last recorded180,761 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 DPZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 180,761 miles

Offside Front and nearside rear marker lights not working

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under body has areas of surface corrosion

Fail 28 Jul 2017 180,721 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully as plastic covers fitted. 2. Slight damage to nearside front road wheel rim.

3. Offside front tyre starting to perish. 4. Slight damage to nearside road wheel rim. 5. Hand brake travel close to limit.

6. Slight damage to front windscreen.

Pass 6 Jul 2016 172,773 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low (3.7.B.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear metal pipes not fitted into clips but supported

Fail 6 Jul 2016 172,773 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low (3.7.B.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear metal pipes not fitted into clips but supported

Fail 11 Jun 2015 169,554 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 169,554 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 159,169 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 159,169 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 148,900 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jun 2013 148,830 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2012 137,933 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 126,562 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 112,825 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 102,871 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 93,464 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 82,447 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 82,447 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 71,872 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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AY02 DPZ is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 96,542 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 V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY02 DPZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AY02 DPZ registered?

AY02 DPZ is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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