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DY02 ZFO

2002 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

139,459 mi
Last recorded139,459 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY02 ZFO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 139,459 miles

both front flexy brake hoses slightly damaged

both nearside front drop link gaiters slightly perished

centre exhaust has slight blow

centre exhaust rubber broken system still supported

offside cv gaiter slightly perished

Pass 11 Mar 2016 129,987 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 118,657 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 114,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sills cover fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2013 107,392 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 98,940 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 92,807 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 87,808 miles

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

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

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

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

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Fail 8 Apr 2010 87,808 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 78,693 miles

nearside driveshaft outer gaitor just starting to split

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 3 Apr 2008 68,498 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 58,147 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 45,955 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 ZFO is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ZFO, 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 ZFO registered?

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

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The MOT history for DY02 ZFO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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