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CV02 OJL

2002 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

189,665 mi
Last recorded189,665 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV02 OJL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 189,665 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 189,241 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 175,389 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 164,497 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2023 153,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 142,915 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 130,003 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 119,941 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 108,016 miles

Rear brake discs lipped Rear pads worn low All brake pipes greased All fuel pipes greased

Pass 14 Feb 2018 93,033 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe has not been replaced with new (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 93,006 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 82,872 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 72,372 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 63,817 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 51,846 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 40,926 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 37,386 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 33,325 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 30,002 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 25,889 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 23,141 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 19,877 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 16,950 miles
Pass 11 May 2005 13,773 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 OJL is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 OJL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CV02 OJL registered?

CV02 OJL is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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