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DX52 ZSP

2002 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

171,293 mi
Last recorded171,293 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 ZSP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 171,293 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 171,287 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 167,211 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 167,211 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working n/s/f side marker light not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 162,458 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 162,384 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 152,457 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 152,457 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working Outer (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 143,266 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 143,259 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 133,623 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 122,861 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

underbody corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2014 121,099 miles

Nearside steering rack gaiter loose (not insecure)

Offside front wiper linkage worn

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 117,601 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 117,601 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 113,830 miles

Both rear tyres are cracking on the sidewalls

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 107,583 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 107,582 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

osf anti roll bar link pin dust cover split

Pass 8 Oct 2010 101,859 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2010 101,859 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc's poor condition

Pass 13 Oct 2009 94,670 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 81,160 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 60,371 miles

Oil leak

brakes not visible

Pass 11 Sep 2006 36,528 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 32,652 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 ZSP is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 ZSP, 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 DX52 ZSP registered?

DX52 ZSP is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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