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DS51 YFV

2002 Volvo V40

Gold Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

177,012 mi
Last recorded177,012 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS51 YFV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 177,012 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 164,828 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 164,796 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 155,482 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 147,468 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 142,473 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2010 138,360 miles

All fuel and brake lines are COVERED in UNDERSEAL

Fail 2 Jun 2010 138,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

All fuel and brake lines are COVERED in UNDERSEAL

Pass 29 Jan 2009 129,355 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 119,896 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 112,806 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 105,989 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

tread wearing on edge of near side front and offside front tyre

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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DS51 YFV is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Gold with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DS51 YFV, 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 DS51 YFV registered?

DS51 YFV is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 January 2002.

Is DS51 YFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS51 YFV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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