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AU02 PPO

2002 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

91,417 mi
Last recorded91,417 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 PPO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 91,417 miles

Windscreen chipped

Nearside rear lower control arm outer bush separating/weakening- recommend replace soon

Nearside rear tyre wearing uneven on outer edge

Offside rear lower control arm outer bush seperating

Offside rear lower main suspension arm outer bush seperating

Slight edge fraying starting to offside front seatbelt

Some corrosion to both rear chassis+boot floor underside

Some wear/movement to both front suspension top mounts

both rear upper control arms inner bushes seperating

nearside rear brake disc back plate corroded

rear exhaust flange corroding

some brake judder to both rear footbrakes

some wear/corrosion to rear brake discs surfaces

Pass 23 Jul 2014 85,421 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 78,909 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 73,085 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 66,827 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 66,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 5 May 2010 59,987 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 53,561 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2009 53,560 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 48,110 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 39,652 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 May 2006 32,008 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 30,109 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 PPO is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 PPO, 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 PPO registered?

AU02 PPO is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 March 2002.

Is AU02 PPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU02 PPO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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