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DF02 BXH

2002 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,882 mi
Last recorded163,882 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 BXH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 163,882 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system deteriorated

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2015 161,112 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust system deteriorated

o/s/f/and n/s/f top suspension top mounting corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2015 161,112 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

o/s/f/and n/s/f top suspension top mounting corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2014 157,688 miles

advise rear brake discs pitted advise rp

Pass 4 Sep 2013 145,666 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 145,454 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 135,138 miles

Brake pipes have light corrosion front to rear

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 131,437 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 122,577 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 122,384 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 107,828 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 93,511 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 77,030 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 77,015 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 60,082 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 44,998 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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DF02 BXH is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 DF02 BXH, 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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DF02 BXH is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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