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AU02 ZRZ

2002 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

119,853 mi
Last recorded119,853 miles
Recorded on30 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 ZRZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2015 119,853 miles

both front bottom ball joint gaiters deteriorated

exhaust corroded

fuel filter corroded

slight play in o/side inner rack joint

underside corroded in places

Fail 29 May 2015 119,853 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

fuel filter corroded

both front bottom ball joint gaiters deteriorated

exhaust corroded

slight play in o/side inner rack joint

underside corroded in places

Pass 29 May 2014 104,747 miles

corrosion on underside in places

exhaust system corroded slight blow front area

Fail 29 May 2014 104,747 miles

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

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

corrosion on underside in places

exhaust system corroded slight blow front area

o/side rear tyre cracked and perished and in poor condition

Pass 29 May 2013 88,382 miles

Both rear inner valances corroding

Exhaust system corroding

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2013 88,382 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Both rear inner valances corroding

Exhaust system corroding

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2012 73,416 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 May 2012 73,416 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 55,256 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 55,256 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 53,628 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 53,569 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 49,901 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 43,204 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 39,237 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 34,285 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 34,285 miles

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

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 ZRZ is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 ZRZ, 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 ZRZ is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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