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AD02 UBC

2002 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,759 mi
Last recorded100,759 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 100,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2025 100,669 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2024 97,244 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

General Underbody Corrosion

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 95,609 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust flange is deteriorated

Fail 4 Jul 2023 95,608 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust flange is deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2022 94,765 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 94,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 92,695 miles

oil misting around the steering rack

surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle ok at time of test

Pass 28 Jul 2020 91,650 miles

exhaust is slightly deteriorated at the flanges

Pass 26 Jul 2019 90,278 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 90,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 87,398 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 87,395 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2017 83,464 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 78,447 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 74,226 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 70,098 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 66,134 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 61,081 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 56,266 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 56,263 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 51,752 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 45,710 miles

brakes tested with decelerometer bue to roller repaire

Pass 29 Jul 2008 40,566 miles

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

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

fuel filter insecure

Pass 21 Jun 2007 33,624 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 26,154 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 19,489 miles

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

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

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 UBC is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UBC, 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 UBC is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 June 2002.

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