CarVerify

Free Car Check

AT02 PJT

2002 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2011
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

142,422 mi
Last recorded142,422 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2011
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT02 PJT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2011 142,422 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Air bag warning lamp on

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear wiper blade and front headlight blades o/s and n/s defective

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

engine oil leak from turbo

gear box oil leak

n/s/r lamp damaged no white light showing to rear

no engine oil registering on dip stick

Pass 11 Nov 2010 138,688 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 138,643 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

hand brake travel near legal limit

Pass 23 Oct 2009 134,291 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 134,291 miles

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 127,210 miles

front number plate deteriorated to legal limit recomend renewal

nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit recomend immediate renewal

offside and nearside lower and upper suspension arm bushes seperating recomend early renewal

slight bulge in nearside front tyre

wiper blades poor

Fail 19 Feb 2009 127,210 miles

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

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

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

front number plate deteriorated to legal limit recomend renewal

nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit recomend immediate renewal

offside and nearside lower and upper suspension arm bushes seperating recomend early renewal

slight bulge in nearside front tyre

wiper blades poor

Pass 8 Jan 2008 118,433 miles

nearside front 5tyre worn near to legal limit recomend renewal

rear brake discs and pads heavily worn rec omend renewal

Fail 7 Jan 2008 118,402 miles

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

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

nearside front 5tyre worn near to legal limit recomend renewal

rear brake discs and pads heavily worn rec omend renewal

Pass 13 Nov 2006 108,457 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 95,357 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 87,502 miles

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

slight fluctuation to nearside front brake

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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AT02 PJT is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AT02 PJT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AT02 PJT?

You can check the full history of AT02 PJT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AT02 PJT registered?

AT02 PJT is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 July 2002.

Is AT02 PJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AT02 PJT shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AT02 PJT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AT02 PJT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.