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DA02 SOE

2002 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

168,485 mi
Last recorded168,485 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 SOE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2022 168,485 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 160,273 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2021 160,273 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 149,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 138,174 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2019 138,174 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 128,054 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 124,993 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe cracked quite badly near weld going in to mid box could become detached if it cracks further (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 124,993 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe cracked quite badly near weld going in to mid box could become detached if it cracks further (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 117,039 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 117,039 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2015 108,174 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 101,518 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 101,518 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 93,893 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre slightly worn (tread depth 3mm)

offside rear tyre sightly worn (tread depth 3mm)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 85,343 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 77,778 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 77,778 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 69,312 miles

Nail in offside rear (close to edge)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 62,400 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 53,921 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 53,921 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 46,168 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2007 46,148 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 35,370 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 31,744 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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DA02 SOE is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DA02 SOE, 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 SOE is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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