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AP02 CLU

2002 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,957 mi
Last recorded107,957 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 CLU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 107,957 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill and wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill and wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 104,303 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 103,884 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 103,251 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sill corroded plastic covers fitted (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 102,546 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm, front bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 102,545 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm, front bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 101,779 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 99,511 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 97,591 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 97,589 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 94,314 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 91,147 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 91,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement control rod (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement control rod (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 88,495 miles

rear brake pipes deteriorating //poor

rear brakes fluctuating

Pass 8 Apr 2014 85,152 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 80,902 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 77,165 miles

n/s/f tyre near limit

Pass 8 Apr 2011 73,374 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 73,373 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 69,617 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2009 58,914 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 58,914 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 51,991 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 46,266 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 35,179 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 CLU is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AP02 CLU, 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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AP02 CLU is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2002.

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