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AK02 UWJ

2002 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

195,458 mi
Last recorded195,458 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 UWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2020 195,458 miles

Play in o/s/f anti roll bar link

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Rear sills badly corroded, o/s only passed MOT because it is double skinned

Rear sub frame corroded

Rear tow bar corroded

n/s/f suspension wishbone bush deteriorated

Pass 6 Aug 2019 193,453 miles

Corrosion to both rear (inner) sill areas.

Nearside obligatory mirror unit poor condition

Rear tyres perished

Fail 1 Aug 2019 193,417 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Upper Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Head lining (3.1 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to both rear (inner) sill areas.

Nearside obligatory mirror unit poor condition

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Oct 2017 190,887 miles

Body has slight corrosion underneath of car (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear damaged

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 190,782 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear in front of tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded around tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion underneath of car (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear damaged

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 187,725 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

undertray damaged and hanging down

Fail 12 Oct 2016 187,665 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

undertray damaged and hanging down

Pass 14 Oct 2015 184,719 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

steering & suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2014 181,300 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 17 Oct 2013 177,933 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 174,642 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front wiper blades deteriorated

near side front fog light glass damaged

oil leaks

rear fuel pipes slighty corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2011 171,221 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 171,221 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Inner wishbone bushes deteriorating both sides,not excessive movement

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2010 168,188 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 168,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 152,749 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 37,188 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 118,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 118,154 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2006 100,212 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 100,212 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2005 80,898 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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AK02 UWJ is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc 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 AK02 UWJ, 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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AK02 UWJ is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2002.

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