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DF02 GYG

2002 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

181,812 mi
Last recorded181,812 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 GYG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 181,812 miles

fuel tank straps starting to corrode

slight oil leak at rear of engine

slight surface corrosion to underside floor pan

Fail 7 Apr 2016 181,812 miles

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

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

fuel tank straps starting to corrode

slight oil leak at rear of engine

slight surface corrosion to underside floor pan

Pass 14 Apr 2015 176,828 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 171,894 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 169,026 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 165,307 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 160,639 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 154,897 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 136,632 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 136,628 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 May 2008 112,572 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

near side headlamp lens cracked .

Fail 27 May 2008 112,572 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

near side headlamp lens cracked .

Pass 11 May 2007 91,702 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n-s-f headlamp lens cracked

Fail 10 May 2007 91,699 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

n-s-f headlamp lens cracked

Pass 31 May 2006 69,171 miles

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

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 GYG is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GYG, 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 GYG is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 June 2002.

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