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AO02 EZX

2002 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

178,229 mi
Last recorded178,229 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 EZX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2016 178,229 miles

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

both front tyres badly worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Aug 2016 177,694 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front tyres badly worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Aug 2015 155,742 miles

Front tyres wearing un-even

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear brake lines corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2015 155,742 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front tyres wearing un-even

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear brake lines corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2014 136,377 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 112,267 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 112,267 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 99,532 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 99,532 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 88,017 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 79,409 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 72,754 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 72,754 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 63,945 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear inner control arm link bushes starting to pull away.

Pass 2 Jul 2007 54,549 miles

front pads low

front tyres on 2mm

rear pads low

rear tie rod bar links unbonded

rear wiper split

Fail 2 Jul 2007 54,549 miles

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

front pads low

front tyres on 2mm

rear pads low

rear tie rod bar links unbonded

rear wiper split

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 46,961 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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AO02 EZX is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AO02 EZX, 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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AO02 EZX is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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