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DE52 CUA

2002 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

160,048 mi
Last recorded160,048 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2010
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 CUA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2010 160,048 miles

DUE TO CHILD-SEATS BEING FITTED ... UNABLE TO CHECK BELTS.............

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Dec 2010 160,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES HAVE FEATHERED & N/S CLOSE TO LEGAL MINIMUM.......

DUE TO CHILD-SEATS BEING FITTED ... UNABLE TO CHECK BELTS.............

O/S REAR DISC BADLY CORRODED, SCORED, WORN & LIPPED.....

O/S REAR PAD APEARS TO BE WORN LOW.....

O/S REAR SHOCK ABSORBER NOT CENTRAL THROUGH COIL-SPRING......Thanx......

Pass 1 Dec 2009 152,662 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise handbrake adjustment only just met requirements

Fail 1 Dec 2009 152,662 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise handbrake adjustment only just met requirements

Pass 16 Dec 2008 145,752 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Dec 2008 145,750 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/sr tyre has a cut on outer wall

Pass 11 Dec 2007 139,378 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2007 139,378 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 129,993 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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DE52 CUA is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DE52 CUA, 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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DE52 CUA is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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