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DG02 DGY

2002 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

190,180 mi
Last recorded190,180 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 DGY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 190,180 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Feb 2015 187,007 miles

cnter and rear exhaust in poor condition

oil leak engine

oil leak gearbox

Pass 13 Mar 2014 176,653 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)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 164,134 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

all rear suspension bushs are cracking

wiper linkage is worn

Pass 28 Feb 2012 151,469 miles

rear discs and pads worn

Fail 28 Feb 2012 151,469 miles

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

rear discs and pads worn

Pass 15 Mar 2011 142,759 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 142,759 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 132,617 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)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 122,483 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 111,819 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 98,443 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 76,127 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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DG02 DGY is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DG02 DGY, 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 DG02 DGY registered?

DG02 DGY is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is DG02 DGY safe to buy?

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