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DA02 SOJ

2002 Volvo V40

Beige Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,240 mi
Last recorded88,240 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 SOJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 88,240 miles

All tyres are wearing on edges

Both rear suspension arm dog bone bushes are perishing

Fail 2 Jun 2017 88,239 miles

Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)

All tyres are wearing on edges

Both rear suspension arm dog bone bushes are perishing

Pass 19 May 2016 79,940 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 75,753 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 70,030 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 70,030 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 62,448 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres splitting on outer sidewall but not to cord

Fail 25 May 2012 56,301 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 May 2012 56,301 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 48,648 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 42,167 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 35,398 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 31,049 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 31,049 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 26,310 miles

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

o/s/f tyre tread worn low

Pass 22 May 2006 22,208 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 SOJ is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Beige with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SOJ, 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 DA02 SOJ registered?

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

Is DA02 SOJ safe to buy?

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