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DF02 XVD

2002 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,037 mi
Last recorded107,037 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 XVD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 107,037 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 90,583 miles

N/S/R And O/S/R Tyres out of shape

Fail 1 Aug 2014 75,020 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 75,020 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 60,586 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 60,585 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front window not working.

Fail 2 Aug 2012 43,951 miles

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

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

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

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

rear day time running lights not working

Pass 2 Aug 2012 43,951 miles

rear day time running lights not working

Pass 18 Jul 2011 33,123 miles

nearside side repeater lamp lens cover missing.

Pass 21 Jul 2010 31,691 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 30,113 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 22,968 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 17,771 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 10,237 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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DF02 XVD is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2002 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 81,746 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DF02 XVD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Volvo S40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF02 XVD registered?

DF02 XVD is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 July 2002.

Is DF02 XVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF02 XVD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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