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AO02 VRV

2002 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

186,198 mi
Last recorded186,198 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 VRV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 186,198 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 177,488 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

headlight aim on low limit

wiper blades not clearing screen very well

Fail 26 Sep 2013 115,490 miles

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

offside front seat belt frayed, front pads getting low

Pass 26 Sep 2013 115,490 miles

offside front seat belt frayed, front pads getting low

Pass 5 Sep 2012 156,259 miles

chip in screen

Fail 5 Sep 2012 156,259 miles

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

chip in screen

Pass 21 Sep 2011 145,543 miles

front antiroll bar mounting bushes are worn

Pass 10 Sep 2010 135,795 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise offside front headlamp glass cracked

Fail 8 Sep 2010 135,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise offside front headlamp glass cracked

Pass 17 Sep 2009 125,881 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 109,190 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 94,351 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 81,630 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 VRV is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 AO02 VRV, 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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What year was AO02 VRV registered?

AO02 VRV is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 July 2002.

Is AO02 VRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO02 VRV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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