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AD02 UBE

2002 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

156,087 mi
Last recorded156,087 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 UBE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 156,087 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 156,080 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 148,083 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front seat belt frayed

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 both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 141,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 133,207 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 125,693 miles

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

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

both front bottom ball joint gators perished

Pass 14 Jul 2017 120,156 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 114,611 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 108,645 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 102,251 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 99,446 miles

Brake discs rusty due to standing

Pass 28 May 2012 94,456 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 89,108 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 82,731 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 75,018 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 68,034 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 61,040 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 53,537 miles

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 UBE is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UBE, 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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What year was AD02 UBE registered?

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

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