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AC02 BAR

2002 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

105,066 mi
Last recorded105,066 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC02 BAR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 105,066 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 101,665 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

nearside side marker light not working

Fail 20 Mar 2020 101,662 miles

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

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at fuel filter (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

fuel filter insecure

nearside side marker light not working

Pass 3 Apr 2019 95,803 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 958,003 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 95,274 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 93,189 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 93,186 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 86,214 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 79,281 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/f o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 72,716 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 65,899 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 59,014 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 53,032 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2010 47,212 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 40,736 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 34,351 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 28,600 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 23,485 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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AC02 BAR is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AC02 BAR, 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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AC02 BAR is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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