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DA52 RXZ

2002 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,826 mi
Last recorded117,826 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 RXZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 117,826 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear chassis has areas of corrosion detected

Fail 26 Jul 2022 117,826 miles

Emissions not tested due to a major fuel leak!! (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear chassis has areas of slight corrosion detected

Pass 26 Jul 2021 115,702 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on inner bead rim detected (5.2.2 (c) (i))

fuel filler cap rubber seal getting perished (cracking

rear chassis has areas of corrosion detected

Fail 22 Jul 2021 117,701 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on inner bead rim detected (5.2.2 (c) (i))

fuel filler cap rubber seal getting perished (cracking

rear chassis has areas of corrosion detected

Pass 17 Mar 2020 113,987 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on inner bead rim detected (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear chassis has areas of corrosion detected

Pass 29 Mar 2019 105,010 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres cracking in treads detected!!

Fail 27 Mar 2019 104,959 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded inner pipe marked in white (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres cracking in treads detected!!

Pass 28 Feb 2018 95,730 miles

both rear tyres getting worn on inner treads detected

nearside and offside front outer cv boots getting worn

rear exhaust mount missing but system still secure

Pass 27 Mar 2017 81,655 miles

Both headlamp wiper blades worn.

Pass 11 Jul 2016 79,510 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 76,092 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 72,747 miles

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 67,990 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 64,778 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 64,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 60,555 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 60,555 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside rear inner tyre split not to cord

Pass 12 Aug 2010 54,173 miles

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

nearside front outer tyre worn

Pass 10 Aug 2009 46,752 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 46,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 40,741 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 33,638 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 30,124 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 22,429 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 RXZ is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 DA52 RXZ, 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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DA52 RXZ is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 December 2002.

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