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DY02 CBU

2002 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

119,730 mi
Last recorded119,730 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY02 CBU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 119,730 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion, front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion to fuel pipes

Pass 4 Nov 2019 113,683 miles

Front Number plate damaged

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Nov 2018 106,266 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, D-Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General corrosion on vehicle

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 13 Nov 2018 106,266 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Wing Mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, D-Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General corrosion on vehicle

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Nov 2017 98,831 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Nov 2017 98,831 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Inner part of light insecure (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Oct 2016 89,218 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 80,115 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 80,114 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 71,687 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 62,913 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside mirror casing damaged but still secure and not likely to cause injury

Fail 1 Nov 2013 62,913 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside mirror casing damaged but still secure and not likely to cause injury

Pass 13 Apr 2012 52,612 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 49,913 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 49,913 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 46,280 miles

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 46,280 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 41,982 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 37,515 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 33,212 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 33,212 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 25,775 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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DY02 CBU is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DY02 CBU, 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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DY02 CBU is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 April 2002.

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