MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,878 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
exhaust corroded but not blowing
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Exhaust corroded but not blowing
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Exhaust corroded but not blowing
rear suspension tie arm bushes perishing
underbody covers fitted
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)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Oil leak
exhaust middle and rear sections heavily corroded
rear wiper blade split
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
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
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
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
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
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
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)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was DN51 XEF registered?
DN51 XEF is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 February 2002.
Is DN51 XEF safe to buy?
The MOT history for DN51 XEF shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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