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DA52 FMO

2002 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

147,687 mi
Last recorded147,687 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 FMO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 147,687 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 147,687 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 135,666 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seat fitted to n/s rear

n/s front ARB dust cover slightly deteriated, just ok at time of test

o/s front fog light in op

Fail 16 Mar 2015 135,666 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

child seat fitted to n/s rear

n/s front ARB dust cover slightly deteriated, just ok at time of test

o/s front fog light in op

Pass 2 Apr 2014 126,344 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 126,334 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust heat shield

Pass 28 Feb 2013 110,472 miles

Both rear tyre's wearing and worn on inner edge.

Pass 29 Nov 2011 91,307 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2010 79,613 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 79,613 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 68,094 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 57,508 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2007 41,240 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 41,240 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Nov 2006 29,435 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 20,211 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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DA52 FMO is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DA52 FMO, 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 DA52 FMO registered?

DA52 FMO is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 November 2002.

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