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AC52 GJC

2002 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

156,201 mi
Last recorded156,201 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC52 GJC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 156,201 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ns and os (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2017 156,201 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ns and os (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 141,755 miles

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 141,752 miles

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

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 135,634 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 135,634 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 128,490 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre on 3mm wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 8 Jan 2015 128,490 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre on 3mm wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 21 Jan 2014 121,047 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 113,700 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 106,160 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 98,066 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 90,591 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 82,595 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 73,674 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 65,688 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 56,693 miles

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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AC52 GJC is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 AC52 GJC, 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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What year was AC52 GJC registered?

AC52 GJC is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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The MOT history for AC52 GJC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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