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DN51 XEF

2002 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

156,878 mi
Last recorded156,878 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 XEF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 156,878 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 144,982 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 144,982 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 136,384 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 135,974 miles

exhaust corroded but not blowing

Fail 14 Feb 2017 135,974 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Exhaust corroded but not blowing

Fail 14 Feb 2017 135,973 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Exhaust corroded but not blowing

Pass 9 Feb 2016 135,355 miles

rear suspension tie arm bushes perishing

underbody covers fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2015 134,775 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 134,774 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 134,121 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2013 133,210 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 133,210 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 131,841 miles

Oil leak

exhaust middle and rear sections heavily corroded

rear wiper blade split

Fail 17 Feb 2012 131,841 miles

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

exhaust middle and rear sections heavily corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 16 Feb 2011 130,956 miles

nearside front drop link cover split

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing inside edges

rear wiper blade split

slight damage to offside rear tyre sidewall

Fail 14 Feb 2011 130,954 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside front drop link cover split

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing inside edges

rear wiper blade split

slight damage to offside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 11 Feb 2010 129,962 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 128,259 miles

brake pedal rubber starting to show signs of wear

drivers seat belt starting to fray

nearside centre to rear brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

Fail 12 Feb 2009 128,259 miles

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

brake pedal rubber starting to show signs of wear

drivers seat belt starting to fray

nearside centre to rear brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2008 119,352 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 100,689 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 81,810 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 XEF is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 XEF, 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 XEF is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 February 2002.

Is DN51 XEF safe to buy?

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