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CP02 DYW

2002 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

177,596 mi
Last recorded177,596 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP02 DYW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 177,596 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 163,656 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and Nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 163,588 miles

Brake performance not tested parking brake mechanism failed on test (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure abs wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 153,210 miles

Manufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

various suspension components and prescribed areas corroded but not excessively weakened

Fail 4 Jul 2017 153,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded tie bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded offside to nearside by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Manufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various front and rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 142,033 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan offside and nearside near seat belt anchorages (5.2.6)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various rear arms (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 142,033 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan offside and nearside near seat belt anchorages (5.2.6)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various rear arms (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 133,394 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

various rear suspension components and bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 2 Jul 2015 133,394 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

various rear suspension components and bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 2 Jul 2014 118,506 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 118,506 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 106,643 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 91,926 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 80,431 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 70,241 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 70,139 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 63,242 miles

advise rear brake back plates corroding

Pass 3 Jun 2008 56,625 miles

advise front brakes to be looked at

Pass 12 Jun 2007 50,378 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 43,275 miles

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

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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CP02 DYW is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CP02 DYW, 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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CP02 DYW is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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