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CU02 XCE

2002 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

162,599 mi
Last recorded162,599 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 XCE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 162,599 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 162,599 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 153,110 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Aug 2016 152,923 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating Offside and Nearside (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating Offside and Nearside (3.7.B.3)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Sep 2015 141,899 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 130,602 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 119,712 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 119,709 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 108,489 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 108,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 97,175 miles

slight damage to nearside and offside rear chassie

Pass 2 Jun 2011 94,596 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 94,537 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 84,826 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 74,269 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 63,539 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 53,794 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 41,862 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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CU02 XCE is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CU02 XCE, 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 CU02 XCE registered?

CU02 XCE is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 April 2002.

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