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CV02 OFY

2002 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

166,444 mi
Last recorded166,444 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV02 OFY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 166,444 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 166,242 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2016 158,221 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 147,925 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

injector seals leaking

Fail 19 Jan 2015 147,922 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

injector seals leaking

Pass 15 Jan 2014 134,966 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 122,178 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 18 Jan 2013 122,148 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 117,102 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 117,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 113,373 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 113,373 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 105,636 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 105,636 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 100,177 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 94,494 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 94,494 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 84,665 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 84,665 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 52,985 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 52,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

front tyres low on tread

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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CV02 OFY is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CV02 OFY, 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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CV02 OFY is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 May 2002.

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