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DE02 EJG

2002 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

119,038 mi
Last recorded119,038 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 EJG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 119,038 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 116,658 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 116,658 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 114,875 miles

Nearside Front wheel rim bead damaged

Fail 4 Mar 2020 114,873 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel rim bead damaged

brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 7 Mar 2019 108,772 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 108,771 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

nsf coil spring slips in top mount location on lock to lock wheel free position

Pass 8 Mar 2018 100,040 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 100,040 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working all intermittent fault (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 91,924 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 86,751 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2016 86,751 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 20 May 2015 81,452 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 81,452 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 76,709 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 68,843 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 65,442 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 65,077 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 65,077 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 64,779 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 64,597 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 64,202 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 61,576 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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DE02 EJG is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DE02 EJG, 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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DE02 EJG is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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The MOT history for DE02 EJG shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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