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DU52 VLX

2002 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

154,217 mi
Last recorded154,217 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 VLX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 154,217 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s front tyre nearly bald on edges

o/s front tyre nearly bald inner edge

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 29 Jul 2015 148,669 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 148,669 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 143,325 miles

Center And Rear Exhaust Corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 137,700 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

exhaust system corroded

o/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 12 Jul 2012 133,813 miles

both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edge

exhaust system corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2012 133,813 miles

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)

both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edge

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2011 128,813 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust has slight corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2010 117,254 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 100,251 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 100,251 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 81,526 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 81,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 63,210 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 50,162 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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DU52 VLX is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DU52 VLX, 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 DU52 VLX registered?

DU52 VLX is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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