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AP02 CLJ

2002 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

78,266 mi
Last recorded78,266 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 CLJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 78,266 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 78,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 75,183 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 73,738 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 73,738 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 69,068 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 63,216 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 63,216 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 58,455 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 55,002 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 50,880 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 46,270 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 46,240 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 42,040 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 38,273 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 38,273 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2007 32,136 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 32,136 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 26,908 miles

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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AP02 CLJ is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AP02 CLJ, 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 AP02 CLJ registered?

AP02 CLJ is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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