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DX02 PVK

2002 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

147,330 mi
Last recorded147,330 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 PVK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2015 147,330 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 147,330 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 137,400 miles

1/ NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE TREAD 2/ FRONT X MEMBER/UNDERBODY/SUSPENSION PARTS/BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Fail 21 Feb 2014 137,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

1/ NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE TREAD 2/ FRONT X MEMBER/UNDERBODY/SUSPENSION PARTS/BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 20 Feb 2013 127,090 miles

1/ O/S/R TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE 2/ SUSPENSION PARTS/BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Fail 20 Feb 2013 127,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

1/ O/S/R TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE 2/ SUSPENSION PARTS/BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 15 Feb 2012 118,693 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 102,891 miles

1/ FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS/SUSPENSION PARTS/BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 2/ ENGINE OIL LEAKS

Fail 10 Feb 2011 102,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

1/ FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS/SUSPENSION PARTS/BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 2/ ENGINE OIL LEAKS

Pass 12 Feb 2010 92,415 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 92,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 85,496 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 4 Feb 2009 85,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 80,855 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 65,948 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 52,411 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 52,411 miles

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

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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DX02 PVK is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DX02 PVK, 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 DX02 PVK registered?

DX02 PVK is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is DX02 PVK safe to buy?

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