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DF02 XVC

2002 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,916 mi
Last recorded105,916 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 XVC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2013 105,916 miles

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

corrosion noted to osr brake pipe access ltd

Fail 27 Jun 2013 105,723 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

corrosion noted to osr brake pipe but access limited

Pass 22 Jun 2012 96,120 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 87,828 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2011 87,828 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 75,962 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 75,962 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 64,396 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Jul 2009 64,396 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 58,032 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 48,171 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 40,922 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 XVC is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 XVC, 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 XVC registered?

DF02 XVC is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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