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DK02 OEL

2002 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

119,442 mi
Last recorded119,442 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 OEL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 May 2013 119,442 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both rear antiroll bar bushes slight wear

Pass 31 May 2013 119,442 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both rear antiroll bar bushes slight wear

Pass 14 Apr 2012 108,534 miles

Engine oil on minimum

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

One out of the two sidelights on the N/S/R not working

Rear brake disks scored and pitted

Fail 14 Apr 2012 108,534 miles

Engine oil on minimum

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

One out of the two sidelights on the N/S/R not working

Rear brake disks scored and pitted

Pass 19 Apr 2011 98,182 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 89,174 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 91,128 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 82,481 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all rear suspension bushs are cracking

Pass 24 Apr 2008 70,668 miles

front brake discs are worn

offside front tyre is worn on outer edge

rear number plate is separating

rear tyres are cracking & wearing on edges

Fail 19 Apr 2008 70,543 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs are worn

offside front tyre is worn on outer edge

rear number plate is separating

rear tyres are cracking & wearing on edges

Fail 3 May 2007 56,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 May 2007 56,232 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 42,924 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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DK02 OEL is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DK02 OEL, 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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DK02 OEL is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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