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DK52 RYU

2002 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,160 mi
Last recorded147,160 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 RYU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 147,160 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 142,705 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

small amount of free play o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 16 Nov 2019 138,798 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 134,525 miles

Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 134,521 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 129,609 miles

Drivers seat belt webbing badly damaged

Engine light on

Exhaust blowing on joint between CAT and centre

Nearside wiper not clearing screen fully

Fail 15 Nov 2017 129,606 miles

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

Nearside 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 Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Drivers seat belt webbing badly damaged

Engine light on

Exhaust blowing on joint between CAT and centre

Nearside wiper not clearing screen fully

Pass 16 Nov 2016 125,567 miles

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

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

Offside brake light not as bright

Fail 14 Nov 2016 125,543 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60r15 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside brake light not as bright

Pass 9 Nov 2015 118,655 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Fail 9 Nov 2015 118,655 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Fail 13 Nov 2014 111,099 miles

Drivers seat belt damaged

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 111,099 miles

Drivers seat belt damaged

Pass 11 Nov 2013 100,556 miles

Engine light on,

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 100,553 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Engine light on,

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 94,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2011 88,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 8 Nov 2011 88,974 miles

engine management light on

Pass 15 Oct 2010 81,563 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 73,648 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Oct 2008 66,615 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 66,459 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 58,887 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 50,344 miles

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

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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DK52 RYU is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DK52 RYU, 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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DK52 RYU is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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