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AE02 SWZ

2002 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

238,826 mi
Last recorded238,826 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 SWZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2014 238,826 miles

rear brake pipe(s) corroded close to excessive

Fail 9 Sep 2014 238,793 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

rear brake pipe(s) corroded close to excessive

Pass 1 Oct 2013 228,449 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 228,446 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 214,454 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 202,715 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2010 187,706 miles

Offside rear brake pad on legal limit of 1.5mm.

Fail 20 Sep 2010 187,706 miles

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

Offside rear brake pad on legal limit of 1.5mm.

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 166,694 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 144,165 miles

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

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

offside front tyre cut but no cords showing

Pass 1 Jun 2007 134,029 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2006 123,960 miles

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

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

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

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

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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AE02 SWZ is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AE02 SWZ, 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 AE02 SWZ registered?

AE02 SWZ is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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