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AD02 PPF

2002 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,441 mi
Last recorded130,441 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 PPF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 130,441 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 115,114 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 114,632 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened snapped (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 104,981 miles

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

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

two rear tyres cracking up outerwall

Pass 5 Dec 2013 101,873 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 98,105 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 92,915 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 91,067 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 91,067 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 78,745 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 70,192 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 60,976 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jul 2007 60,976 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 26 Jul 2006 51,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 51,577 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jul 2005 42,161 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 42,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 PPF is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PPF, 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 PPF is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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