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DF02 FVS

2002 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,503 mi
Last recorded79,503 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 FVS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 79,503 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 79,503 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 72,378 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 72,378 miles

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2017 62,005 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 62,005 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 61,409 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 61,353 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 60,376 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 60,376 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 59,025 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 57,511 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 57,507 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 55,801 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 54,002 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 54,001 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 51,828 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 49,611 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 46,794 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 44,007 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 40,888 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 FVS is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DF02 FVS, 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 FVS registered?

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

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