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DY02 XEZ

2002 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

161,124 mi
Last recorded161,124 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY02 XEZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 161,124 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear chassis excessively corroded but not within prescribed area.

Fail 25 Sep 2020 161,109 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear chassis holed but not in prescribed area

Pass 30 Aug 2019 158,281 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 155,113 miles

Windscreen cracked Outwith drivers view

Pass 1 Sep 2017 152,867 miles

n/s wind screen cracked

o/s lower ball joint dust cover poor

wipers poor

Fail 29 Aug 2017 152,867 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s wind screen cracked

o/s lower ball joint dust cover poor

wipers poor

Pass 19 Aug 2016 152,075 miles

BOTH FRONT STRUT TOP MOUNTS POOR

NSF TYRE VERY MUCH ON LIMIT

REAR DISCS RUSTY

WINDSCREEN CRACKED NOT IN VIEW OF ROAD

Fail 15 Aug 2016 152,056 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1956015 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters BOTH (6.3.4c)

BOTH FRONT STRUT TOP MOUNTS POOR

NSF TYRE VERY MUCH ON LIMIT

REAR DISCS RUSTY

WINDSCREEN CRACKED NOT IN VIEW OF ROAD

Pass 10 Aug 2015 145,329 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 131,242 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 113,492 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 103,938 miles

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

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

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 98,523 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 81,601 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 63,342 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 54,635 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 47,437 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 39,632 miles

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

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 XEZ is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XEZ, 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 XEZ registered?

DY02 XEZ is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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