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DV02 WCG

2002 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

174,659 mi
Last recorded174,659 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV02 WCG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 174,659 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 170,864 miles

Exhaust corroded centre section

Nearside and offside rear suspension arm bush's deteriorated

Fail 14 May 2018 170,864 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box snapped (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust corroded centre section

Pass 11 May 2017 166,715 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 159,864 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 154,395 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 146,975 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 139,785 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 132,027 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 124,309 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 116,678 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 106,483 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 106,483 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 97,926 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 85,404 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 73,379 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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DV02 WCG is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2002 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 81,746 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DV02 WCG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Volvo S40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DV02 WCG is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 June 2002.

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