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AJ02 OEH

2002 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

22,979 mi
Last recorded22,979 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 OEH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2014 22,979 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 220,977 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 220,703 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 220,703 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 216,206 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate delaminating

front tyres worn on edges

rear number plate delaminating/discolouring

rear tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 11 Mar 2013 216,205 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate delaminating

front tyres worn on edges

handbrake lever travel slightly high

n/s/r brake lag-22%imbalance

rear number plate delaminating/discolouring

rear tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2012 212,055 miles

Oil leak

absolute lack of power and no throttle response twice

all tyres wearing inner edges

front brake discs minor corrosion

front brake pads worn

front number plate delaminating

n/s/f brake lag-24%

vehicle cut out several times

Fail 5 Apr 2012 212,054 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

absolute lack of power and no throttle response twice

all tyres wearing inner edges

front brake discs minor corrosion

front brake pads worn

front number plate delaminating

vehicle cut out several times

Pass 11 Apr 2011 201,824 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate delaminating

front tyres starting to wear edges

rear number plate delaminating/discolouring

rear tyres wearing inner edges/starting to lose shape

wipers poor

Fail 11 Apr 2011 201,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front number plate delaminating

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres starting to wear edges

rear number plate delaminating/discolouring

rear tyres wearing inner edges/starting to lose shape

wipers poor

Fail 29 Mar 2011 201,685 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

chips to screen

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

n/s rear seat down at time of test

rear metal brake pipe over fuel tank corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2010 182,359 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear number plares delaminating

Pass 30 Mar 2010 182,359 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear number plares delaminating

Pass 26 Mar 2009 156,188 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 155,909 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 126,709 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 119,658 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 112,906 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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AJ02 OEH is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OEH, 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 AJ02 OEH registered?

AJ02 OEH is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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