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CE02 WPT

2002 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

196,479 mi
Last recorded196,479 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE02 WPT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 196,479 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil level also close to minimum (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on underside of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust smoke emissions only just met

steering jarring on lock to lock

Pass 21 Feb 2024 189,947 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken off, under tow bar (6.1.2 (a))

under side prescribe areas rusty

Fail 19 Feb 2024 189,935 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken off, under tow bar (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

under side prescribe areas rusty

Pass 24 Feb 2023 185,875 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened braking surface rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

wiper arms worn

Fail 16 Feb 2023 185,843 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear floor (chassis) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened braking surface rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

wiper arms worn

Pass 1 Mar 2022 179,968 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

smoke emission only just met

wiper linkage worn

Fail 21 Feb 2022 178,965 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability moved over to n/s, so o/s link fouling on sub frame (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

smoke emission only just met

wiper linkage worn

Pass 25 Feb 2021 169,616 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

wiper linkage worn

Fail 16 Feb 2021 169,456 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

wiper linkage worn

Pass 21 Feb 2020 165,201 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

rear under side of vehicle corroded with 30cms of suspension

tow bar excessively corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2020 165,201 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

rear under side of vehicle corroded with 30cms of suspension

tow bar excessively corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2019 153,263 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 153,263 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 144,059 miles

rear brake back plates det

wiper arms det

Pass 3 Mar 2017 136,525 miles

Offside Front indicator full of water

Rear both brake dust shields corroded

Coolant leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

service light on

Fail 17 Feb 2017 136,523 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front indicator full of water

Rear both brake dust shields corroded

bonnet pull in car broken us wire outside of vehicle

service light on

Pass 15 Feb 2016 126,427 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake binding

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low (3.7.B.6b)

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

drivers wiper arm catch on bonnet when opening and closing

service light on

Fail 12 Feb 2016 126,423 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both. reinforcement exsposed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake binding

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low (3.7.B.6b)

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

drivers wiper arm catch on bonnet when opening and closing

service light on

Pass 9 Feb 2015 115,482 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2015 115,481 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 106,115 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 12 Feb 2013 96,807 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 96,807 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 89,385 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 89,337 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 81,824 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 73,419 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 62,394 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 50,684 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 40,973 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 30,180 miles

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

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 WPT is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 CE02 WPT, 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 WPT is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 August 2002.

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