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AE02 HSO

2002 Volvo V40

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

78,826 mi
Last recorded78,826 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 HSO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 78,826 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 73,409 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 73,405 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 68,107 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 64,690 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 64,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 61,472 miles

Offside Front 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 position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 61,472 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 58,146 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 53,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 53,597 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 48,001 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 48,001 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 44,709 miles

o/s rear tyre cracked on side wall

Pass 23 Sep 2009 39,628 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 36,763 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 34,417 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 31,187 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 28,127 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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AE02 HSO is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 AE02 HSO, 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 AE02 HSO registered?

AE02 HSO is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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The MOT history for AE02 HSO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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