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DS02 WXH

2002 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

165,352 mi
Last recorded165,352 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 WXH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 165,352 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 163,897 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 161,953 miles

Front Anti-roll bar D bushes slightly worn

Pass 5 Jan 2018 158,602 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust join corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2017 154,587 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 154,571 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 149,951 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 145,070 miles

emissions lamp on dash on

front offside driveshaft gaitor small pin hole

lower ball joints dust covers perished

rear exhaust joint slight blow

Fail 6 Jan 2015 145,070 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

emissions lamp on dash on

front offside driveshaft gaitor small pin hole

lower ball joints dust covers perished

rear exhaust joint slight blow

Fail 10 Jul 2014 141,688 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside 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)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front lower ball joints dust covers perished

front offside driveshaft gaitor small pin hole

rear brake discs faces corroded (needs attention

rear brake pads look worn

rear exhaust joint slight blow

Pass 5 Jul 2013 124,452 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs faces rusty

rear offside wheel rim slight damage

Fail 25 Jun 2013 123,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brsake master cylinder level slightly low

engine lamp on dash on

front brake pads worn

rear brake discs faces rusty

rear offside wheel rim slight damage

Pass 27 Jun 2012 109,803 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 109,794 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 101,073 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 101,073 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 91,318 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 91,318 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 78,540 miles

rear discs and pads worn low (borderline pass)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 62,381 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Sep 2008 62,381 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 49,406 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 32,304 miles

Front brake dfiscs lipped †Front brake pads wearing low †Nail in off side front tyre non- repairable †Near side front tyre wearing edges

Tyre size 205/50/16 zr

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 WXH is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Silver 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 DS02 WXH, 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 DS02 WXH registered?

DS02 WXH is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 August 2002.

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