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DK02 OYH

2002 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,729 mi
Last recorded137,729 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 OYH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2015 137,729 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 131,287 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 131,274 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

Fuel filter corroded.

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 122,283 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 109,380 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 104,212 miles

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

osr tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 29 Nov 2011 104,212 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

osr tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 31 Dec 2010 94,154 miles

advise front /rear brake discs worn

advise rear silencer/heat shield loose

Fail 31 Dec 2010 94,154 miles

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

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

advise front /rear brake discs worn

advise rear silencer/heat shield loose

Pass 12 Jan 2010 80,608 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 68,281 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 66,472 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 59,908 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 53,421 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 OYH is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DK02 OYH, 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 OYH is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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