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AD02 PNV

2002 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

182,195 mi
Last recorded182,195 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 PNV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 182,195 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S N/S front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 177,815 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 173,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 169,542 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S N/S front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 165,068 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

service brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 27 Nov 2018 156,662 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

service brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 2 Aug 2017 143,040 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 29 Jun 2016 134,139 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 134,139 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 124,440 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 116,448 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 98,747 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 84,206 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 76,454 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 75,235 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 72,974 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 69,289 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 64,168 miles

n/s front tyre nearing wearbands

Pass 18 Jun 2007 59,313 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 53,613 miles

unable to check inner brake pads

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 PNV is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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

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