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AP02 GPV

2002 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

152,658 mi
Last recorded152,658 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 GPV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 152,658 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes suspected corroded excessively, unable to check fully without removing from clip. Up the side of fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel cap seal cracked but still seals.

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps Nearside front headlamp dipped beam is on a seperate switch. (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Borderline advise/fail giving benefit of doubt. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 148,169 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 143,594 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 137,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2014 131,383 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 126,001 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 125,998 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 116,455 miles

offside rear tyre unevenly worn

offside front fog lamp lens broken

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust starting to corrode

front number plate cracked

Pass 16 Feb 2012 102,945 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front wipers not tested

n/s/f inner wheel rim damaged

Fail 11 Feb 2012 102,902 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front wipers not tested

n/s/f inner wheel rim damaged

Fail 9 Feb 2011 94,823 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both rear tyres unevenly worn

offside front fog lamp lens cracked

Pass 9 Feb 2011 94,823 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear tyres unevenly worn

offside front fog lamp lens cracked

Pass 19 Feb 2010 87,085 miles

both front discs lipped

both front tyres 3mm tread remaining

Pass 19 Jan 2009 82,586 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 76,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 67,886 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 38,118 miles

both rear park brake levers on calipers reluctant to return to stops =on calipers,=

stonehole in offside front headlamp

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 GPV is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AP02 GPV, 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 AP02 GPV registered?

AP02 GPV is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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