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AU02 JVZ

2002 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,241 mi
Last recorded108,241 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 JVZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2014 108,241 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside headlamp wiper not working

Fail 18 Mar 2014 108,241 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

offside headlamp wiper not working

Pass 12 Mar 2013 95,385 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 95,199 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 82,221 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 82,221 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 72,323 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 60,328 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 60,328 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 54,500 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 50,546 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 50,546 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 47,477 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 42,804 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 42,804 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

small cut in tread of nearside rear tyre

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

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AU02 JVZ is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AU02 JVZ, 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 AU02 JVZ registered?

AU02 JVZ is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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