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DA02 XAG

2002 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

135,724 mi
Last recorded135,724 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 XAG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 135,724 miles

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

rear brake plates corroded

Fail 6 May 2021 135,718 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake plates corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2021 135,703 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod insecurely attached tie rod (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 129,902 miles

slight dampness in offside steering rack

Fail 17 Mar 2020 129,747 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Power steering component leaking steering lack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension rod insecurely attached bolt missing and other bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 13 Mar 2019 123,296 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))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 116,439 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 116,425 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured broken (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 111,045 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 108,168 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 105,237 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 101,784 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 101,784 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 97,740 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 97,719 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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)

fuel pipes front to back slightly corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2012 94,211 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 94,211 miles

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 88,664 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 88,664 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 80,789 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 80,789 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 72,133 miles

O/S/R TYRE WEARING CLOSE TO LIMITS (90%) WORN

Fail 11 Jun 2009 72,133 miles

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

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

O/S/R TYRE WEARING CLOSE TO LIMITS (90%) WORN

Pass 20 Jun 2008 63,574 miles

O/S/R TYRE INNER EDGE WEARING

Pass 11 Jun 2007 51,823 miles

SLIGHT WEARING TO INNER EDGE OF O/S/R TYRE

Fail 11 Jun 2007 51,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 41,829 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 XAG is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 XAG, 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 XAG is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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