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AE02 HHP

2002 Volvo V40

Purple Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

206,792 mi
Last recorded206,792 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 HHP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 206,792 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 206,792 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 206,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2015 206,785 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NEARSIDE REAR ANTI ROLL BAR LINK ARM BALLJOINT CREAKING

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 203,893 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 11 Jul 2013 198,185 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 192,003 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 191,912 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2011 184,864 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 180,591 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 164,733 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 152,546 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2008 151,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 134,040 miles

bulb warning light on ?

Fail 25 Jul 2007 134,040 miles

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

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

bulb warning light on ?

Pass 25 Jul 2006 114,527 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 114,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AE02 HHP is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Purple with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AE02 HHP, 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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AE02 HHP is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 July 2002.

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