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AP02 GXS

2002 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,154 mi
Last recorded157,154 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 GXS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 157,154 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 157,009 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2025 149,169 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 149,169 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2024 142,456 miles

Slight play in front top mounts

Fail 17 May 2024 142,435 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Slight play in front top mounts

Pass 26 May 2023 135,322 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 135,322 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 126,041 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2021 121,963 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 121,963 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached DETATCHED FRPM ANTIROLL BAR (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2020 114,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside HEADLAMP WIPER BLADE MISSING

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 106,448 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 102,088 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 97,848 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 97,848 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 93,036 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 86,774 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 82,589 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 77,594 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 74,027 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 67,676 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 61,734 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 55,780 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 50,331 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 43,954 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 35,389 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 GXS is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GXS, 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 GXS is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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