2002 Volvo V40 1.9L Petrol · OV02 DHO
2002 Volvo V40 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2002. Recorded mileage 56,174 miles. MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,174 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV02 DHO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/01/2026
- 56,174 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV02 DHO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volvo V40 (OV02 DHO) between August 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
OV02 DHO Mileage History
- 08/08/202244,428 mi
- 22/08/202349,535 mi+5,107 mi
- 22/08/202349,535 mi
- 19/08/202452,894 mi+3,359 mi
- 12/01/202656,174 mi+3,280 mi
Average of roughly 3,424 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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