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AY02 DSX

2002 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

183,981 mi
Last recorded183,981 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 DSX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 183,981 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2014 182,140 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 178,254 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 173,952 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 171,830 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 168,444 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 164,696 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 161,472 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 156,667 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 156,608 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 125,420 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 DSX is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DSX, 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 DSX registered?

AY02 DSX is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is AY02 DSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY02 DSX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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