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A18 AYR

2002 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

63,767 mi
Last recorded63,767 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 AYR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 63,767 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn vey low on inner edges

corrosion in boot floor and rear chassis

exhaust corroded at rear joint

rough noise from engine

Fail 12 Feb 2022 63,767 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal perished (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn vey low on inner edges

corrosion in boot floor and rear chassis

exhaust corroded at rear joint

rough noise from engine

Pass 20 Mar 2021 60,795 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 60,792 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2020 58,511 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 158,708 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 51,936 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 51,936 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 45,490 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2018 45,490 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 41,818 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both link arms (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both link arms (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 41,818 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both link arms (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both link arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 35,414 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 35,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking front to rear flex (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2014 35,406 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 35,406 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 33,752 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 33,751 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 31,107 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 28,429 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 28,429 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 26,207 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 23,572 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 20,800 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 17,795 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 17,795 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 14,990 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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A18 AYR is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 2002 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 81,746 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 S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A18 AYR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Volvo S40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A18 AYR is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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