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DS02 LPN

2002 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,996 mi
Last recorded146,996 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 LPN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 146,996 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 140,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2017 138,964 miles

Rear both brake discs corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2017 138,964 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear both brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2016 137,716 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 136,816 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 136,797 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 125,387 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

cuts to nearside front tyre inner and outer sidewall

nearside front tyre worn HEAVY on edges

offside front tyre worn inner edge

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar drop link

slight play in steering rack

Fail 10 Jul 2014 125,385 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

cuts to nearside front tyre inner and outer sidewall

nearside front tyre worn HEAVY on edges

offside front tyre worn inner edge

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar drop link

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Jul 2013 111,368 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 111,368 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

positive battey terminal loose

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 99,787 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 2 Jul 2012 99,787 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

suspect problem with both front upper strut mounts. no unloaded play felt but upper shafts display metal filings and move with steering. investigate asap.

Pass 4 Jul 2011 90,655 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 90,655 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 77,074 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 66,426 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 51,109 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 46,978 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 39,043 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 39,043 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front 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.

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 LPN is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc 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 DS02 LPN, 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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DS02 LPN is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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