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CX02 VRT

2002 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

142,560 mi
Last recorded142,560 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX02 VRT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 142,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 20 Jun 2016 136,753 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 136,730 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 131,049 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 124,656 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 118,785 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 172,212 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 109,087 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 100,370 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 90,660 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 91,550 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Jul 2008 82,077 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 82,077 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 71,383 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 62,280 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 60,049 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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CX02 VRT is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CX02 VRT, 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 CX02 VRT registered?

CX02 VRT is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is CX02 VRT safe to buy?

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