2002 Volvo V40 1.6L Petrol · SM02 CXA
2002 Volvo V40 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/06/2002. Recorded mileage 203,319 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/07/2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (09/12/2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 203,319 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1587cc
SM02 CXA Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2016
- 203,319 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Known faults for Volvo V40
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
SM02 CXA Mileage History
- 05/07/200675,024 mi
- 29/06/200799,401 mi+24,377 mi
- 29/06/200799,401 mi
- 27/06/2008120,936 mi+21,535 mi
- 27/06/2008120,936 mi
- 26/06/2009139,817 mi+18,881 mi
- 26/06/2009139,817 mi
- 23/06/2010160,517 mi+20,700 mi
- 29/06/2011170,319 mi+9,802 mi
- 07/07/2011170,414 mi+95 mi
- 07/06/2012173,728 mi+3,314 mi
- 07/06/2012173,737 mi+9 mi
- 04/07/2013178,908 mi+5,171 mi
- 03/07/2014187,347 mi+8,439 mi
- 03/07/2015195,409 mi+8,062 mi
- 08/07/2016203,331 mi+7,922 mi
- 08/07/2016203,319 mi-12 mi
Average of roughly 12,816 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
SM02 CXA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volvo V40 (SM02 CXA) between July 2006 and July 2016.
The record contains 11 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 08 July 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 48 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)”.
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