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DA51 OVT

2002 Volvo S40

Purple Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

172,831 mi
Last recorded172,831 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 OVT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 172,831 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jul 2015 169,397 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2015 169,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2014 166,432 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 163,057 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 163,048 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 159,040 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 148,846 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 139,381 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 139,381 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 125,192 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 125,192 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 117,198 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 107,812 miles

front bumper damaged † †o/s/f reflector damaged † †

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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DA51 OVT is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2002 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 81,746 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA51 OVT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Volvo S40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DA51 OVT is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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