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CE02 EOS

2002 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,094 mi
Last recorded137,094 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE02 EOS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 137,094 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to nearside rear inner valance

Fail 19 Sep 2016 137,094 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery terminal loose

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to nearside rear inner valance

nearside running light inoperative / offside front running light damaged

Pass 21 Sep 2015 130,046 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe x 2

corrosion to nearside rear inner valance

front wiper arm linkage is worn

Pass 30 Sep 2014 124,441 miles

corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe

wiper arm linkage is worn

Fail 30 Sep 2014 124,441 miles

Offside 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)

corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe

wiper arm linkage is worn

Pass 16 Sep 2013 116,447 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front side lights starting to dull

nearside front wiper marking windscreen

offside rear inner side light inoperative

Pass 24 Sep 2012 108,159 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 108,159 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 102,272 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 98,073 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 84,888 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 73,876 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 63,096 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 52,778 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 52,778 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2005 43,502 miles

small crack in front windscreen

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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CE02 EOS is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 CE02 EOS, 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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CE02 EOS is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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