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AD02 PNU

2002 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,553 mi
Last recorded131,553 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 PNU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 131,553 miles

EML light is on

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 131,544 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

EML light is on

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 130,104 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 127,549 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 125,113 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 122,210 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 122,175 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 118,496 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 114,402 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 110,858 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 110,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 106,892 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 102,013 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 98,861 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear number plate is in poor condition

Pass 6 Apr 2013 98,861 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear number plate is in poor condition

Pass 4 Apr 2012 94,816 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 94,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 91,167 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 91,167 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 91,122 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 84,048 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 76,645 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 70,012 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 4 Apr 2008 69,868 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 2 Apr 2007 59,420 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 59,420 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 45,644 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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AD02 PNU is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AD02 PNU, 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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AD02 PNU is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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