MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,838 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Battery damaged and cut, could cause a leak, **requires attention **
Both front lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers covered in grease limiting view to covers themselves
Both front macpherson strut upper assembly's s noisy/rough when turned by hand
Both front shock absorbers corroded
Both rear shock absorbers corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears corroded and covered (1.1.11 (c))
Brake servo is corroded
Constant ticking noise from dashboard area, could be confused for indicator/hazard audible warning
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s)(inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule unions/connections have corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member/gearbox mounting panel area corroded, recommend monitoring (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged/deteriorated (0.1 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting areas on nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fuel tank support straps corroded
Handbrake lever has little remaining reserve travel
Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm, also perished/cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule unions/connections corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread * requires attention soon * (0.1 (b))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arms on nearside and offside have corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive multiple component mounting areas corroded, not deemed excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting areas on nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Sill covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items
Steering feels rough/'nothcy' during lock to lock checks
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside, also covered in grease limiting view (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced multiple areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
filler neck to tank fuel pipe securing clips badly corroded, may require attention soon
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play bearing have excessive wear. Rough/noisy and 'jump' when wheel is turned by hand (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Battery damaged and cut, could cause a leak, **requires attention **
Both front lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers covered in grease limiting view to covers themselves
Both front shock absorbers corroded
Both rear shock absorbers corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears corroded and covered (1.1.11 (c))
Brake servo is corroded
Constant ticking noise from dashboard area, could be confused for indicator/hazard audible warning
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s)(inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule unions/connections have corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member/gearbox mounting panel area corroded, recommend monitoring (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged/deteriorated (0.1 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting areas on nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fuel tank support straps corroded
Handbrake lever has little remaining reserve travel
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside front Macpherson strut upper assembly becoming rough/noisy, may require attention soon
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm, also perished/cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre X 4 items ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule unions/connections corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread * requires attention soon * (0.1 (b))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arms on nearside and offside have corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive multiple component mounting areas corroded, not deemed excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting areas on nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Sill covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items
Steering feels rough/'nothcy' during lock to lock checks
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside, also covered in grease limiting view (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced multiple areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
filler neck to tank fuel pipe securing clips badly corroded, may require attention soon
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Seat belt buckle missing not tested (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Seat belt buckle missing not tested (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
front and rear brake discs very corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded clean up (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear chassis slightly corroded
exhaust system is corroded
engine cover fitted
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
engine cover fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
bonnet catch requires maintenance
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Both front tyres have slight wear on inner edges of tread
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front side marker not working
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Some brake pipes have grease/underseal applied so unable to fully inspect
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Both front tyres have slight wear on inner edges of tread
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front side marker not working
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Some brake pipes have grease/underseal applied so unable to fully inspect
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside front side marker lamp not working
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside front side marker lamp not working
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake discs warped
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)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AY02 DOU is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 AY02 DOU, 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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AY02 DOU is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 March 2002.
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