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AJ02 FFZ

2002 Volvo V40

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

121,089 mi
Last recorded121,089 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 FFZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2012 121,089 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 121,089 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 117,688 miles

Oil leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2011 117,688 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

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

under tray loose

Pass 8 Dec 2010 114,636 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front exhaust mount bolts missing

front number plate started to fade

radiator mount not fitted correctly

Pass 8 Dec 2009 111,945 miles

front number plate started to fade still able to read from 20m

Fail 8 Dec 2009 111,945 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 104,823 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 97,168 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 97,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2006 84,870 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

adjusted headlamp aims

front number plate fading

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edges

offside front tyre scrubbing on inside edge

offside rear brake flexi hose unions starting to corrode

offside rear tyre scrubbing on inside edge

rear number plate separating

relaced nearside sidelight bulb

sump gasket sweating

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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AJ02 FFZ is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AJ02 FFZ, 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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AJ02 FFZ is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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