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AD02 PMU

2002 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

179,690 mi
Last recorded179,690 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 PMU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 179,690 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 173,693 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 166,781 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front tyre cracking outer wall

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 166,781 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front tyre cracking outer wall

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 165,941 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush slight play in d bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 165,937 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush slight play in d bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 162,895 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 159,726 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 157,142 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 157,140 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 142,390 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 142,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front side light slightly dim

Pass 1 Sep 2012 125,103 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2012 125,103 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 107,225 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 13 Sep 2010 89,427 miles

front brake pads getting low.

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 89,427 miles

front brake pads getting low.

Pass 8 Sep 2009 72,414 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 64,830 miles

rear seatbelts not fully checked due to child seats fitted at time of test

Fail 17 Sep 2008 64,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear seatbelts not fully checked due to child seats fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Sep 2007 55,850 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 44,622 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 44,622 miles

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

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 PMU is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PMU, 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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AD02 PMU is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 June 2002.

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