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AP02 GOC

2002 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

103,948 mi
Last recorded103,948 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 GOC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 103,948 miles

Airbag light does not illuminate

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Aug 2016 98,369 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 98,369 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 94,666 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 90,780 miles

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 82,012 miles

both rear tyres low on inner edge

front flexies perishing

Fail 5 Jun 2013 81,859 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 May 2012 76,016 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 71,125 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 65,319 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r +n/s/r brake pipes corroded

under trays +engine covers

Fail 1 Jun 2010 65,306 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Oil leak

o/s/r +n/s/r brake pipes corroded

under trays +engine covers

Pass 4 Jun 2009 59,804 miles

engine covers fitted

exhaust corroding

front discs worn +corroded

front pads getting down

plastic side sills fitted

rear indicators turning white

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2009 59,788 miles

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

engine covers fitted

exhaust corroding

front discs worn +corroded

front pads getting down

plastic side sills fitted

rear indicators turning white

under trays fitted

Fail 12 May 2008 54,711 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 54,711 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2007 48,017 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 31 May 2007 48,017 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 38,654 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 38,654 miles

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

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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AP02 GOC is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AP02 GOC, 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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AP02 GOC is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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