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DU52 FKF

2002 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

165,498 mi
Last recorded165,498 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 FKF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 165,498 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 152,884 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

engine light

fule pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2016 152,883 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy and rear back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

engine light

fule pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2015 142,914 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

engine light

exhaust corroded

oil sump corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2014 133,327 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

enging light on

exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2014 133,327 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

enging light on

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2013 122,875 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

engine lamp on

front reg plate deteriorated

nearside front top strut mount rough turning

Fail 24 Jan 2013 122,875 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

engine lamp on

front reg plate deteriorated

nearside front top strut mount rough turning

Pass 26 Jan 2012 113,007 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

engine lamp on

front exhaust deteriorated

front reg plate deteriorated

nearside front top suspension mount worn

Fail 23 Jan 2012 112,865 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

engine lamp on

front exhaust deteriorated

front reg plate deteriorated

nearside front top suspension mount worn

Pass 27 Jan 2011 102,876 miles

EXHAUST POOR CONDITION AND BRACKETS BROKEN HEAT SHIELDS ADRIFT

NSR TYRE GOING OUT OF SHAPE ALSO CHECK FOR GOING FLAT OSR TYRE TREAD LOW

Oil leak

front number plate backing turning black.

ns body damaged

nsr alloy wheel damaged

nsr seat belt stickers on webbing

power steering hose. oil mist on pipe.

rear wiper blade req

slight movement on nsf link bar to anti roll bar

Fail 26 Jan 2011 102,876 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

EXHAUST POOR CONDITION AND BRACKETS BROKEN HEAT SHIELDS ADRIFT

NSF CV JOINT NSF WHEEL BEARING ? R-TEST AND REPAIR

NSF HEADLAMP WIPER BLADE CATCHING BONNET

NSR TYRE GOING OUT OF SHAPE ALSO CHECK FOR GOING FLAT OSR TYRE TREAD LOW

Oil leak

front number plate backing turning black.

ns body damaged

nsr alloy wheel damaged

nsr seat belt stickers on webbing

power steering hose. oil mist on pipe.

rear indicator bulbs turning white osr + nsr

rear wiper blade req

slight movement on nsf link bar to anti roll bar

Fail 29 Jan 2010 94,545 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 94,545 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 86,074 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 86,074 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 78,008 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 68,225 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 68,225 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 59,864 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 59,864 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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DU52 FKF is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DU52 FKF, 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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DU52 FKF is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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