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DN51 VMF

2002 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,255 mi
Last recorded63,255 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 VMF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 63,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 May 2019 63,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated vertical link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated vertical link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 63,246 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 56,796 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2017 50,507 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 49,765 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 49,765 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 48,716 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 47,336 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 47,336 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 46,276 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s/f side marker inop

Pass 14 Jan 2013 46,276 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f side marker inop

Pass 16 Jan 2012 44,357 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 44,357 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 41,490 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 41,490 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 39,332 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 35,783 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 31,452 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 26,418 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 22,261 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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DN51 VMF is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DN51 VMF, 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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DN51 VMF is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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The MOT history for DN51 VMF shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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