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DF51 MVY

2002 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,179 mi
Last recorded154,179 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF51 MVY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 154,179 miles

both front shock absorber top mounts stiff in operation

exhaust back box joint corroded and weak

front brake discs corroded and worn

n/s/r anti-roll bar drop link bushes breaking up

rear brake discs corroded and worn

rear brake imbalance

Fail 12 Aug 2017 154,167 miles

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

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

both front shock absorber top mounts stiff in operation

exhaust back box joint corroded and weak

front brake discs corroded and worn

n/s/r anti-roll bar drop link bushes breaking up

rear brake discs corroded and worn

rear brake imbalance

Pass 22 Aug 2016 138,365 miles

front shock absorber top mounts stiff in operation

n/s/f tyre worn to legal limit

n/s/r tyre worn to excess

o/s/f tyre worn to excess

Pass 14 Sep 2015 118,278 miles

n/s/r handbrake performance low

Fail 14 Sep 2015 118,255 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

n/s/r handbrake performance low

Pass 26 Sep 2014 106,554 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 106,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 99,779 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 93,183 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 93,183 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 86,850 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 80,663 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 72,231 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 64,283 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 54,393 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 43,920 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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DF51 MVY is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DF51 MVY, 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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DF51 MVY is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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