MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,999 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Fuel filter retaining clip broken.
Nearside rear side marker lamp not working.
Rear brake pipes slightly corroded.
Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated.
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Fuel filter retaining clip broken.
Nearside rear side marker lamp not working.
Rear brake pipes slightly corroded.
Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Headlamp wiper blades deteriorated.
Long parking brake travel.
Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated.
Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake fluid level low.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Headlamp wiper blades deteriorated.
Long parking brake travel.
Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated.
Offside Rear Lower Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DX02 PVU is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 PVU, 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 PVU registered?
DX02 PVU is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 March 2002.
Is DX02 PVU safe to buy?
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