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DY02 XKZ

2002 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

178,592 mi
Last recorded178,592 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY02 XKZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 178,592 miles

Rear wiper blade is split

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside perished (2.4.G.2)

Front radiator cross member is corroded

Nearside Front Lower Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Nearside Rear wheelarch is damaged

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc back plate is rusty

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint is rusty (7.1.2)

Rear offside and nearside brake disc back plates are rusty

exhaust manifold heat shield is insecure

handbrake lever is not smooth in operation

plastic cover sills are fitted

winter tyres are fitted

Fail 30 May 2017 178,592 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside perished (2.4.G.2)

Front radiator cross member is corroded

Nearside Front Lower Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Nearside Rear wheelarch is damaged

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front binding slightly

Offside Front brake disc back plate is rusty

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint is rusty (7.1.2)

Rear offside and nearside brake disc back plates are rusty

Rear wiper blade is split

exhaust manifold heat shield is insecure

handbrake lever is not smooth in operation

plastic cover sills are fitted

winter tyres are fitted

Pass 13 May 2016 163,151 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel filter corroded

Fail 13 May 2016 163,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 15 May 2015 146,624 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 May 2015 146,624 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 131,376 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

fuel filter heavily corroded and securing strap broken

Fail 5 Jun 2014 131,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

fuel filter heavily corroded and securing strap broken

Pass 2 Aug 2012 119,807 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 113,881 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 113,881 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 107,445 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 107,445 miles

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

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

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

petrol tank very dented no leaks

Pass 24 Jul 2009 100,230 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 100,230 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 93,213 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 93,213 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 87,294 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 81,974 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 XKZ is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XKZ, 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 XKZ is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 April 2002.

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