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DF51 MXA

2002 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,750 mi
Last recorded104,750 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF51 MXA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 104,750 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe slight corrosion

Offside Front brake pipe slight corrosion

Offside Front wheel bering slightly ruff when rotated

fuel lines corroded

gear oil leak

sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2016 104,750 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake pipe slight corrosion

Offside Front brake pipe slight corrosion

Offside Front wheel bering slightly ruff when rotated

fuel lines corroded

gear oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2015 95,964 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust centre box corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2015 95,963 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust centre box corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2014 94,531 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear section of exhaust slight corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2013 89,094 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 80,041 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 72,450 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2011 72,450 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 65,447 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 59,415 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Jan 2009 51,001 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Jan 2009 51,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 43,277 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 35,660 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 27,867 miles

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)

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 MXA is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,588cc 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 MXA, 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 MXA is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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