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CN02 USG

2002 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,400 mi
Last recorded139,400 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN02 USG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 139,400 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

front suspension bushes worn

Fail 27 Mar 2017 139,313 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe by tank corroded weeping / NOT SAFE TO DRIVE (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)

front suspension rubber cover in poor condtion

movement at front top shock [found on shaker plate ] close on excesive / nsf drop link worn close on excesive

osf inner pad low appears in poor condition

rear number plate poor condition

slight play at nsf wheel / slight play at rack arms

rear camber arm bush in very poor condition no movement advise change

Pass 5 Mar 2016 135,609 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint poss tighten nut ? (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low edges (4.1.E.1)

rear disc covers corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Back (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 131,306 miles

brake pipes by tank corroded

camber adjustment rear link arm bushes worn perished close on excesive both sides

number plates poor condition

osr rim buckeled

slight play at front wheels

suspension rubber cover perished

Fail 13 Mar 2015 131,306 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes by tank corroded

number plates poor condition

osr rim buckeled

rear brake fluctuation close on excesive

rear suspension link arm bushes in poor condition perishing worn close on excesive both sides

slight play at front wheels

suspension rubber cover perished

Pass 10 Mar 2014 127,554 miles

center to rear exhaust heavily corroded

front rear number plates poor condition

osr and nsr link arm bushes heavily worn close to excesive

osr rim buckeled

Fail 10 Mar 2014 127,554 miles

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

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

center to rear exhaust heavily corroded

front rear number plates poor condition

osr and nsr link arm bushes heavily worn close to excesive

osr rim buckeled

Pass 13 Mar 2013 122,776 miles

center to rear exhaust corroded

front tyres edge wear

rear brake lines corroded

rear suspension link arm bushes worn perished [no movment]

slight play at front wheels

Fail 12 Mar 2013 122,776 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

center to rear exhaust corroded

front tyres edge wear

rear brake lines corroded

rear suspension link arm bushes worn perished [no movment]

slight play at front wheels

Pass 28 Feb 2012 119,510 miles

rear exhaust jiont corroded / rear brake pipes corroded

rear trailling link arm bushes worn parting

slight play at front wheels

Fail 27 Feb 2012 119,510 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust jiont corroded / rear brake pipes corroded

rear trailling link arm bushes worn parting

slight play at front wheels

Pass 17 Mar 2011 116,178 miles

nsr brake pipe corroded / rear exhaust jiont corroded

osf seat belt fraying

osf top shock mount play and niose getting close to excesive / nsf top shock mount worn

play at front wheels

rear upper and lower link arm bushes worn close to excesive

stepping nsr tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2010 112,005 miles

movment at front top shock mount under loaded

rear brake pipes corroded

rear trailling arm link bars bushes worn

rear wiper split

stepping nsr tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2009 103,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 99,163 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 86,988 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 86,988 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 72,684 miles

Front discs lipped.

Front pads low.

Nearside rear inner side light not working.

Some handbrake travel.

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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CN02 USG is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CN02 USG, 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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CN02 USG is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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