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DB02 FAY

2002 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

89,625 mi
Last recorded89,625 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB02 FAY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 89,625 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 87,108 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 86,074 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 83,835 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 80,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 77,983 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 75,349 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 73,743 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 72,074 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 70,873 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 69,961 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 68,257 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 66,773 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 65,192 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 62,300 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 62,294 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 56,836 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Dec 2007 50,769 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 40,770 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 40,770 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

NSR BRAKE STICKS AFTER APPLICATION AND REAR PADS OVER HALF WORN

Pass 30 Dec 2005 28,226 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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DB02 FAY is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 DB02 FAY, 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 DB02 FAY registered?

DB02 FAY is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 December 2002.

Is DB02 FAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DB02 FAY shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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