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CV02 OHX

2002 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

242,332 mi
Last recorded242,332 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 242,332 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 242,320 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 235,648 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 235,647 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to fail control arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2019 224,350 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 224,323 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 214,370 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 214,370 miles

Nearside Lower Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 200,288 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 188,112 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

offside front tyre starting to crack

Fail 16 Jun 2016 188,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

offside front tyre starting to crack

Pass 16 Jun 2015 174,668 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 159,482 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 159,385 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 146,310 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 134,455 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 119,939 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 106,464 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 94,366 miles

O/s headlamp cracked but beam image is not affected.

Pass 10 Jul 2008 80,466 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 80,284 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 63,977 miles

Offside headlamp glass broken

Fail 26 Apr 2007 63,922 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside headlamp glass broken

Pass 7 Mar 2006 49,035 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 49,031 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 OHX is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 OHX, 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 CV02 OHX registered?

CV02 OHX is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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