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AO02 VPP

2002 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

155,732 mi
Last recorded155,732 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 VPP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 155,732 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

nearside and offside sills corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2018 155,732 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

nearside and offside sills corroded

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 152,187 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both steel front brake pipes to flexible hoses rusted (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 152,197 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage o/side front wing rust holed (6.1.C.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both steel front brake pipes to flexible hoses rusted (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 147,482 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 147,481 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 142,442 miles

o/s/r tyre worn slightly out of shape

Pass 27 Nov 2014 135,263 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 135,254 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2014 134,115 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 122,287 miles

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

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

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

offside rear brake binding

Fail 31 May 2013 122,287 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear brake binding

Pass 24 Apr 2012 109,970 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 100,637 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 88,060 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 77,856 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 69,624 miles

slight free play in steering rack

Fail 7 Jun 2007 65,637 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 65,637 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 55,975 miles

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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AO02 VPP is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO02 VPP, 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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AO02 VPP is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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