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AJ02 UCE

2002 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

82,456 mi
Last recorded82,456 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 UCE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 82,456 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 82,451 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 80,053 miles

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Tyres perrishing in tread

Fail 31 Oct 2017 80,053 miles

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

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Tyres perrishing in tread

Pass 13 Oct 2016 76,523 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 76,489 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Brake hose (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2015 73,805 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 73,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2014 70,040 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 70,040 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 66,052 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r light damagrd

Pass 29 Sep 2012 62,154 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Sep 2011 59,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 59,031 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 56,175 miles

O/S-N/S REAR TYRES SLIGHT CRACKING ON TREAD

Fail 4 Sep 2010 56,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

O/S-N/S REAR TYRES SLIGHT CRACKING ON TREAD

Pass 8 Aug 2009 53,050 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 48,847 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 44,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 44,516 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 39,398 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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AJ02 UCE is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2002 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 81,746 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 S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ02 UCE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Volvo S40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ02 UCE is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 July 2002.

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