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AU02 ZVW

2002 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,652 mi
Last recorded61,652 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 ZVW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2021 61,652 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 55,528 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 52,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 51,956 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 51,327 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 51,327 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 50,273 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 48,805 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 48,805 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 47,447 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 46,272 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 44,935 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 43,195 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 40,347 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 40,340 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 37,458 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 37,354 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2008 35,210 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 32,749 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 29,636 miles

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 ZVW is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZVW, 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 ZVW registered?

AU02 ZVW is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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