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AU02 KNP

2002 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

176,001 mi
Last recorded176,001 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 KNP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2015 176,001 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 176,000 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 164,703 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 152,372 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 141,692 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 129,487 miles

Damage to nearside front headlamp

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake disc is corroded

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside rear brake disc is corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2011 129,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake disc is corroded

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside rear brake disc is corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2010 109,621 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 92,148 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 92,148 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 73,292 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 65,917 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 53,672 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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AU02 KNP is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2002 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 81,746 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU02 KNP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Volvo S40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AU02 KNP registered?

AU02 KNP is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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