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DN02 UOM

2002 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,879 mi
Last recorded88,879 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN02 UOM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 88,879 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 87,864 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 87,862 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective cant open (8.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated and rear (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 86,027 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 84,013 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 84,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2013 80,612 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2013 80,608 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2012 78,105 miles

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

nearside front inner cv boot loose on shaft

Pass 8 Aug 2011 73,571 miles

both front tyres cracked and perished on tread

nearside rear outer sidelight not working

nearside rear tyre getting low

offside rear tyre starting to get low on inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2010 69,662 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 62,588 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 62,300 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 57,220 miles

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

nearside rear tyre uneven wear

Pass 7 Aug 2007 53,971 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 50,865 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 50,865 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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DN02 UOM is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol 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 DN02 UOM, 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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DN02 UOM is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 July 2002.

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