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AP02 LAO

2002 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,858 mi
Last recorded108,858 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 LAO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2012 108,858 miles

both rear,upper stabilizer arm,bushes deteriorating but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 10 Apr 2012 108,858 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 94,416 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Both rear tie bar bushes worn

Pass 9 Jun 2010 78,696 miles

front and rear disc's worn

plastic sill covers fitted

rear indicator colour faded on near side

Fail 7 Jun 2010 78,694 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front and rear disc's worn

plastic sill covers fitted

rear indicator colour faded on near side

Pass 3 Aug 2009 68,433 miles

Headlamp wiper blades split.

Rear brake discs corroded, O/S discoloured.

Fail 3 Aug 2009 68,433 miles

Headlamp wiper blades split.

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded, O/S discoloured.

Pass 30 Jul 2008 59,169 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 48,137 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 48,137 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 42,186 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
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AP02 LAO is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LAO, 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 LAO registered?

AP02 LAO is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 July 2002.

Is AP02 LAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP02 LAO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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