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DG02 DHX

2002 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

197,621 mi
Last recorded197,621 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 DHX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 197,621 miles

Central Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Central Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 185,252 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front Oil leak Engine oil ()

Front Oil leak Engine oil ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm showing....legal limit is 1.6mm Change ASAP (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both rear chassis rails have corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 185,248 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Upper Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Inner bush has play in top suspension arm (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front Oil leak Engine oil ()

Front Oil leak Engine oil ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm showing....legal limit is 1.6mm Change ASAP (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both rear chassis rails have corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 172,612 miles

Centre Front Engine oil leak

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Inner chassis rail by fuel tank (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion Inner chassis rail by fuel tank (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 155,771 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 155,771 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 140,791 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 140,791 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 121,556 miles

next service? cambelt?

Fail 14 Jun 2012 121,556 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

next service? cambelt?

Pass 21 Apr 2011 104,485 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 100,613 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 88,306 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 75,872 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 63,670 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 63,618 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 57,352 miles

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

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 DHX is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DHX, 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 DHX registered?

DG02 DHX is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 April 2002.

Is DG02 DHX safe to buy?

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