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DY02 FUP

2002 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

139,830 mi
Last recorded139,830 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY02 FUP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 139,830 miles

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

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Dec 2016 129,497 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 120,782 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 109,587 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 11 Dec 2014 109,587 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 100,866 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 91,928 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 83,338 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2010 73,236 miles

n/s and o/s/r steady bar bushs splitting

o/s/r anti rollbar link top bushs splitting

Pass 19 Dec 2009 62,073 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 57,111 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 57,098 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 10 Jan 2008 53,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front and rear brake discs slight corrosion on face.

n/s and o/s rear suspension link bar bushes starting to split.

Pass 10 Jan 2008 53,794 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front and rear brake discs slight corrosion on face.

n/s and o/s rear suspension link bar bushes starting to split.

Pass 21 May 2007 45,350 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 29,834 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 FUP is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FUP, 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 FUP is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 May 2002.

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