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CV02 OHJ

2002 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

193,673 mi
Last recorded193,673 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 193,673 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 193,673 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2019 188,488 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 183,029 miles

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

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

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

Rear both rear tyres sidewalls perished

Fail 22 Jan 2018 183,007 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear both rear tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 1 Feb 2017 175,930 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 168,675 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 162,162 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 162,162 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 158,977 miles

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

n/s rear brake disc corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2012 154,247 miles

Bonnet stay catch sticky.

Near side and off side rear inner short track arms both inners bushs starting to perish and crack.

Pass 30 Sep 2011 138,964 miles

Rear disks and pads worn low, rear disks corroded.

Fail 30 Sep 2011 138,964 miles

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

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

Rear disks and pads worn low, rear disks corroded.

Pass 5 Oct 2010 116,079 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 101,221 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 101,221 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 90,970 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 90,970 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 77,673 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 62,499 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 48,547 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 OHJ is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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