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DY02 RXN

2002 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,663 mi
Last recorded99,663 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY02 RXN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2012 99,663 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Jun 2012 99,663 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Jul 2011 91,276 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 84,898 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 84,898 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 75,855 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 66,215 miles

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

n/s/r and o/s/r stabilising arm rod bushes worn slightly

Pass 20 Jun 2007 57,585 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 47,479 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 RXN is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DY02 RXN, 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 DY02 RXN registered?

DY02 RXN is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 March 2002.

Is DY02 RXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY02 RXN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DY02 RXN have outstanding finance?

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