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DA02 FFZ

2002 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,944 mi
Last recorded147,944 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 FFZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 147,944 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 147,944 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 139,382 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 139,378 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

nearside & offside wiper blade rubbers split & starting to smear

Pass 26 Jul 2013 131,430 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 125,358 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 125,358 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 119,202 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 112,004 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 112,004 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear outer side light bulb not working

Pass 29 Jul 2009 100,174 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 100,174 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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 1 Aug 2008 91,255 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 80,853 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 67,974 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2006 65,886 miles

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

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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DA02 FFZ is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 DA02 FFZ, 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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DA02 FFZ is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 June 2002.

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