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AP02 GOJ

2002 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,072 mi
Last recorded156,072 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 GOJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 156,072 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 155,361 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases From CAT back exhaust very corroded (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 May 2016 137,832 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 11 May 2016 137,520 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 129,458 miles

centre and rear exhaust

Pass 8 May 2014 125,644 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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)

PROMPT rear brake discs and pads

Pass 23 May 2013 119,965 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 113,055 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 113,052 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

wet test

Pass 14 Jun 2011 109,437 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear disc corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2010 100,142 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear indicators faded

o/s/f running lamp not working and lens broken

Fail 11 Jun 2010 100,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear indicators faded

o/s/f running lamp not working and lens broken

Fail 14 Jul 2009 94,279 miles

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

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 14 Jul 2009 94,279 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 81,611 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 69,333 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 69,333 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 53,948 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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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AP02 GOJ is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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