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AD51 USW

2002 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

144,347 mi
Last recorded144,347 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 USW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2018 144,347 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/r tyre slightly perished tread no ply or cords exposed at time of test.

Pass 5 Aug 2017 137,948 miles

slight play/wear in steering rack drumsticks not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 4 Aug 2016 127,304 miles

rear metal brake pipes corroded not to x/s at time of test.

slight play/wear in lower steering colume u/j not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 1 Aug 2015 117,773 miles

center and rear exhaust poor not blowing at time of test.

n/s/f & o/s/f lower ball joint rubber boots perrished not split at time of test.

n/s/f & o/s/f top shock mounts worn not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/r shock damp not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 5 Aug 2014 108,675 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Jul 2014

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 8 Jul 2013 100,366 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air bag light staying on

Fail 4 Jul 2013 100,358 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 90,105 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 83,836 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 75,980 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2009 67,663 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 67,663 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jun 2008 60,241 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 52,290 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 44,058 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 44,058 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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AD51 USW is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AD51 USW, 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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AD51 USW is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 February 2002.

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