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VK02 GHD

2002 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,827 mi
Last recorded165,827 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK02 GHD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2014 165,827 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2014 165,827 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2013 150,606 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2012 138,944 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 138,944 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 114,494 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 95,353 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 95,353 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 81,558 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 70,359 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 58,942 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 58,942 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 48,407 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2005 36,292 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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VK02 GHD is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VK02 GHD, 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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What year was VK02 GHD registered?

VK02 GHD is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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