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DX02 PWZ

2002 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,933 mi
Last recorded105,933 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 PWZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 105,933 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 103,324 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 99,578 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 97,216 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 89,574 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 82,046 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 82,046 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 70,844 miles

3 x smeary wipers

rear pads 80% worn

rear tyre sidewalls starting to perish

Fail 6 Apr 2010 70,844 miles

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

3 x smeary wipers

rear pads 80% worn

rear tyre sidewalls starting to perish

Pass 23 Mar 2009 60,539 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside inner taillamp inoperative

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 23 Mar 2009 60,539 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside inner taillamp inoperative

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 3 Mar 2008 52,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 52,350 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 43,645 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 43,637 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 29,179 miles

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

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

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 PWZ is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 DX02 PWZ, 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 PWZ registered?

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

Is DX02 PWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX02 PWZ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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