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DX52 ZSO

2002 Volvo V40

White Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

190,555 mi
Last recorded190,555 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 ZSO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 190,555 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 186,143 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 186,116 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 172,805 miles

Hazard switch faulty

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2014 172,805 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Hazard switch faulty

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 155,316 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 155,316 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 138,865 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 15 Dec 2011 126,002 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 113,560 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 101,307 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear number plate slightly tarnished

Fail 10 Dec 2009 101,307 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

near side front tyre close to limit

off side front tyre on 2 m/m

rear number plate slightly tarnished

Pass 17 Dec 2008 87,923 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 75,387 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 75,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

fuel filter poorly fit - insecure,slight buckle damage inner rim of n/s/r wheel

intermittant fault to hazard warning switch? - recommend switch?,n/s/r tailgate side light flickered when tapped recommend bulb?,initial separation/discolouration rear number plate,n/s outer cv gaiter damp with grease - recommend gaiter

Pass 25 Sep 2006 58,602 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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DX52 ZSO is a 2002 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,948cc 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 DX52 ZSO, 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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DX52 ZSO is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 September 2002.

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