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DX02 PVJ

2002 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,146 mi
Last recorded91,146 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 PVJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2015 91,146 miles

front pads worn

Fail 5 Jan 2015 80,990 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 80,990 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 76,667 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 76,667 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 76,220 miles

all discs slightly scored

Pass 3 Oct 2011 72,622 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2010 67,537 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap seal cracking

nearside rear brake pipe corroding

Fail 26 Oct 2010 67,537 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap seal cracking

nearside rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 19 Nov 2009 61,353 miles

bushes on rear links ( small dumbell shaped ) are starting to lip/perish - still active

Pass 18 Dec 2008 55,069 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 48,264 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 48,264 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 41,840 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 34,603 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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DX02 PVJ is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Blue 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 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 DX02 PVJ, 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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What year was DX02 PVJ registered?

DX02 PVJ is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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