2002 Volvo V40 1.9L Petrol · RK02 WZC
2002 Volvo V40 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 28/03/2002. Recorded mileage 147,679 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,679 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1948cc
RK02 WZC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2025
- 147,679 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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.
RK02 WZC Mileage History
- 28/03/2023131,668 mi
- 25/03/2024141,523 mi+9,855 mi
- 25/03/2024141,523 mi
- 26/03/2025147,669 mi+6,146 mi
- 10/04/2025147,679 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 7,860 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RK02 WZC 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 (RK02 WZC) between March 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
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