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DV52 UFM

2002 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

125,841 mi
Last recorded125,841 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 UFM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2020 125,841 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

All brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 124,287 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both back and front (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 120,201 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 120,295 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative also inoperative hazard lights (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 119,051 miles

Body has slight corrosion underneath (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 119,038 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion underneath

Pass 30 Nov 2016 114,024 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 114,024 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 106,585 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 106,585 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 101,192 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 95,632 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 89,576 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 82,725 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 73,867 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 65,738 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 65,738 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 54,493 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 54,474 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 48,260 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 39,151 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 27,778 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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DV52 UFM is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 DV52 UFM, 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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DV52 UFM is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 December 2002.

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