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DY02 XEX

2002 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

179,324 mi
Last recorded179,324 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY02 XEX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2021 179,324 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Belt missing (7.1.2 (c))

Parking brake inoperative on one side Both rear inoperative (1.4.1 (a))

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

Position lamp not working All four lamps inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Registration plate inscription illegible Both plates poor condition (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Not working with side lights (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2020 171,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside wiper arm worn and movement but not excessive at this stage.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 171,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside wiper arm worn and movement but not excessive at this stage.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 167,596 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 167,596 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 163,960 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 163,960 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

knocking noise heard front suspension unable to detect movement in components

Pass 13 Mar 2017 161,374 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 161,374 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 158,271 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 155,796 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 150,442 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 131,349 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2013 131,346 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2012 119,315 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 107,764 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 97,861 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 89,704 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 86,722 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 82,170 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 71,032 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 XEX is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XEX, 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 XEX registered?

DY02 XEX is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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