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AV02 KSO

2002 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,975 mi
Last recorded80,975 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 KSO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 80,975 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2018 80,975 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 76,423 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 76,422 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Dec 2016
Pass 4 Dec 2015 67,529 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 67,492 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

fuel cap sealing washer becoming perished

handbrake lever high

various dust covers perished/deteriorated

various suspension components becoming worn/corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2014 63,163 miles

Engine managment lamp on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear anti roll bar drop link rubber bushes becoming deteriorated

coolant tempeture gauge not working

dash cluster has been replaced causing diffrent mileage reading

exhaust system becoming corroded

fuel cap sealing washer becoming perished

n/s headlamp plastic lens cover broken

n/s headlamp wiper not working/ appears bent

n/s/r lamp unit slightly damaged/cracked

vehical idle intermitantly uneven

Fail 18 Nov 2014 92,462 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Engine managment lamp on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear anti roll bar drop link rubber bushes becoming deteriorated

coolant tempeture gauge not working

exhaust system becoming corroded

fuel cap sealing washer becoming perished

n/s headlamp plastic lens cover broken

n/s headlamp wiper not working/ appears bent

n/s/r lamp unit slightly damaged/cracked

vehical idle intermitantly uneven

Pass 30 Oct 2013 58,208 miles

Both front tyres worn edges (Raised Tread)

Both rear tyres heavily perished sidewalls

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front tyre worn close to limit & sidewall damaged

Nearside rear outer position light not working

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 30 Oct 2013 58,208 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both front tyres worn edges (Raised Tread)

Both rear tyres heavily perished sidewalls

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front tyre worn close to limit & sidewall damaged

Nearside rear outer position light not working

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 9 Nov 2012 49,608 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on edges

front brake pads & discs slightly worn

nearside front tyre cut outer sidewall not deep enough to reach the cords

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Nov 2012 49,608 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

front brake pads & discs slightly worn

nearside front tyre cut outer sidewall not deep enough to reach the cords

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 8 Jul 2011 34,608 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 34,608 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 33,725 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 29,291 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 25,851 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 21,895 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 18,097 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 18,097 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 15,362 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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AV02 KSO is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV02 KSO, 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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AV02 KSO is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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