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DF02 FVR

2002 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,013 mi
Last recorded84,013 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 FVR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 84,013 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 81,108 miles

All underside of the car corroded

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 78,501 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 76,510 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 76,510 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2018 76,074 miles

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

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

both front tyres perished

brake pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2017 76,068 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 76,064 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 76,064 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 76,058 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 76,058 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 76,052 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 73,952 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 70,060 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 65,284 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 85,130 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 53,331 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 46,217 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 38,997 miles

both rear trailing arms splitting

Pass 13 Jul 2006 31,662 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 22,119 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2005 22,119 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 FVR is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FVR, 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 DF02 FVR registered?

DF02 FVR is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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