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AU02 ZSP

2002 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

98,431 mi
Last recorded98,431 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 ZSP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2021 98,431 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 97,689 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

e/m/l light on

Pass 17 Dec 2019 97,255 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 97,255 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 96,358 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 96,358 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 94,725 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine mangerment light on

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 8 Dec 2016 93,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn on outer edge.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

Fail 8 Dec 2016 93,025 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn on outer edge.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

Pass 17 Dec 2015 92,192 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 92,192 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 91,713 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 91,713 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 90,176 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 90,176 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 86,425 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 86,425 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 83,965 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 83,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 82,074 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 82,064 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 75,117 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 75,117 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 72,457 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 72,391 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 70,013 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 66,811 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nail in o/s/r tyre tread

o/s/f btm b all joint gaiter split

Pass 15 Feb 2007 66,811 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nail in o/s/r tyre tread

o/s/f btm b all joint gaiter split

Pass 24 Mar 2006 54,590 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 54,590 miles

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

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

nail in tyre

nearside rear tyre perrishing on outer wall.

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 ZSP is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 ZSP, 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 ZSP is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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