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AJ02 PZL

2002 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

103,592 mi
Last recorded103,592 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 PZL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2021 103,592 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement VARIOUS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

HEADLAMP WIPERS RUBBER SPLIT

Nearside DOOR MIRROR LENS IS INSECURE

Offside HEADLAMP LENS IS DAMAGED

Offside MAIN BEAM BULB IS NOT CORRECTLY FITTED

REAR TYRES ARE PERISHED

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

VARIOUS BRAKE PIPES ARE RUSTED

VARIOUS SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHED

Pass 26 Jun 2020 103,172 miles

OIL LEAKS

Offside Front FOG LAMP LENS IS DAMAGED

Rear ANTI-ROLL BAR LINKS MOUNTING BUSHES ARE PERISHED AND WORN

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

TAPE ON THE BODY OF N/S DOOR MIRROR

Pass 25 Jun 2019 102,774 miles

HEAD LAMP WIPERS RUBBER SPLIT

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TOO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front BRAKE IS SLOWER TO OPERATE

Offside Front FOG LAMP LENS IS DAMAGED

Offside MAIN BEAM FOCUS IS POOR

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

TYRES ARE PERISHED

Pass 26 Jun 2018 102,222 miles

both rear drop link bush perished

oil leak

Pass 26 May 2017 101,676 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2016 100,723 miles

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

sills covered

Fail 27 Jun 2016 100,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

sills covered

Pass 26 May 2015 98,135 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 95,471 miles

exhaust is corroded

head light wiper rubbbers are split

o/s head light lens is damaged

panel damage

rear anti-roll bar links mounting bushes are perished

rear suspension arms mounting bushes are worn

Fail 26 Jun 2014 95,471 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust is corroded

head light wiper rubbbers are split

o/s head light lens is damaged

panel damage

rear anti-roll bar links mounting bushes are perished

rear suspension arms mounting bushes are worn

Pass 25 Jun 2013 93,311 miles

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

exhaust system rusting.

headlamp wipers split.

offside headlamp chipped.

offside rear floor rusting.

rear anti-roll bar link bushes perished.

rear indicators faded.

Pass 19 Jun 2012 90,506 miles

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

Oil leak

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

fuel tank support straps are rusted

head light wipers are split

o/s head light lens is damaged

o/s rear brake is slower to operate

various rear suspension bushes are perished and worn

Fail 19 Jun 2012 90,504 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

fuel tank support straps are rusted

head light wipers are split

o/s head light lens is damaged

o/s rear brake is slower to operate

various rear suspension bushes are perished and worn

Pass 31 May 2011 86,371 miles

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

head lights wipers split

Fail 26 May 2011 86,345 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

head lights wipers split

Pass 20 May 2010 81,798 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 81,798 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 27 May 2009 76,919 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 71,528 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 65,011 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 65,011 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 30 May 2006 52,899 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

unable to check inner brake pads

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 PZL is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AJ02 PZL, 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 PZL is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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