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AD02 PLZ

2002 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,111 mi
Last recorded97,111 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 PLZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 97,111 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 81,124 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 81,124 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 66,659 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 59,526 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 48,588 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 48,588 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 33,723 miles

nearside rear tyre has cracks on inner and outer walls

offside rear tyre has cracks on inner and outer walls

Pass 26 Feb 2013 14,274 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 13,494 miles

fuel filter loose

Pass 17 May 2011 12,344 miles

N/S/F tyre perished

N/S/R tyre perished

O/S/F tyre perished

O/S/F wiper split

O/S/R tyre perished

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 May 2010 10,904 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 9,242 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 7,870 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 6,393 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 4,873 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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AD02 PLZ is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2002 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 96,542 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD02 PLZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AD02 PLZ registered?

AD02 PLZ is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2002.

Is AD02 PLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD02 PLZ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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