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AK02 WTM

2002 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

171,000 mi
Last recorded171,000 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 WTM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 171,000 miles

engine management light on dash

fuel filter loose

nearside inner door handle loose

x2 front to rear brake pipes behind filter possibly corroded

x2 front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 7 Mar 2016 171,000 miles

fuel filter loose

nearside inner door handle loose

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine management light on dash

x2 front to rear brake pipes behind filter possibly corroded

x2 front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 4 Mar 2015 160,600 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 160,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 149,770 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

nearside front headlight cracked

Fail 18 Feb 2014 149,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

engine management light on

nearside front headlight cracked

Pass 7 Mar 2013 142,917 miles

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

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

nearside front headlamp lense cracked

Fail 2 Mar 2013 142,913 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

nearside front headlamp lense cracked

Fail 23 Mar 2012 134,928 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 134,928 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 133,034 miles

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to plastic covers

Fail 10 Mar 2011 133,024 miles

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

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 11 Mar 2010 131,705 miles

plastic covers on outers sills

Pass 19 Feb 2009 128,083 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 128,083 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 Mar 2008 122,195 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 122,195 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 117,755 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 114,465 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 WTM is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 AK02 WTM, 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 WTM is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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