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AU02 FXK

2002 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,030 mi
Last recorded148,030 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 FXK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 148,030 miles

Offside Rear floor/box section excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

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

battery loose

Fail 6 Sep 2017 147,832 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear floor/box section excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

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

battery loose

Pass 30 Oct 2016 141,539 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 137,680 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 135,075 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 122,586 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 105,220 miles

(all) tyre tread depths wearing low

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 95,280 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 84,526 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 66,249 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 66,249 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

wrong size tyres fitted to car should be 205/50x16 and is on 205/55x16

Pass 6 Sep 2007 58,055 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 44,113 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 37,489 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 37,489 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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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AU02 FXK is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AU02 FXK, 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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AU02 FXK is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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