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DS02 KJE

2002 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

161,803 mi
Last recorded161,803 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 KJE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 161,803 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 124,818 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 89,742 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 89,742 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 89,092 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 85,563 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 80,792 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 75,960 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 71,668 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 67,036 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 62,695 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 62,695 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 57,266 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 51,391 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 51,391 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 42,885 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 35,454 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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DS02 KJE is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DS02 KJE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS02 KJE registered?

DS02 KJE is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 June 2002.

Is DS02 KJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS02 KJE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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