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CV02 OGU

2002 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

104,441 mi
Last recorded104,441 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV02 OGU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 104,441 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to rear section joint. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2017 104,423 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to rear section joint. (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 91,356 miles

Nearside Rear bumper dammaged but secure

fuel cap seal perrished but not leaking

Fail 3 Nov 2016 91,356 miles

Nearside Rear bumper dammaged but secure

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

fuel cap seal perrished but not leaking

Pass 28 Oct 2015

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2015

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 62,880 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 62,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 14 May 2014 60,912 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 57,142 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 52,324 miles

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

airbag warning lamp illuminated

front brake imbalance

Pass 12 May 2011 47,945 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 42,429 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 37,554 miles

Handbrake requires adjustment.

N/S/F anti- roll bar link rubber bush split.

Pass 14 May 2008 34,288 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 29,220 miles

Front brake pads low .

Pass 9 May 2006 23,324 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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CV02 OGU is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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