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AO02 VPT

2002 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,396 mi
Last recorded143,396 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 VPT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 143,396 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre has cuts not reaching ply or cord

Fail 14 Jul 2015 143,396 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre has cuts not reaching ply or cord

Pass 25 Jul 2014 139,591 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 132,842 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 132,842 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 128,580 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 122,837 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 122,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 115,649 miles

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

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

both sides front fog lamp protectors damaged

near side rear and off side rear track control arm bushs coming unbonded

Fail 23 Jul 2010 115,649 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both sides front fog lamp protectors damaged

near side rear and off side rear track control arm bushs coming unbonded

Pass 17 Jul 2009 102,008 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 84,272 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front brake discs inner surface lipped on inner edge

front spoiler loose and in-secure

Fail 17 Jul 2008 84,272 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

all four side markers not working

front brake discs inner surface lipped on inner edge

front spoiler loose and in-secure

rear inner side lamps not working

rear number plate water damaged

Pass 19 Jul 2007 69,665 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat - limited visual inspection only on this seatbelt

engine oil leak - suspect turbo' oil drain tube gasket/seal

Pass 24 Jul 2006 56,562 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 56,562 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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 VPT is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AO02 VPT, 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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What year was AO02 VPT registered?

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

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