MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,621 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
next service? cambelt?
Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
next service? cambelt?
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for DG02 DHX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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