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AE02 HSV

2002 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

289,339 mi
Last recorded289,339 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 HSV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 289,339 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 19 May 2017 269,732 miles

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

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

main brake pipe slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2016 247,639 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight damage to offside rear tailight

slight oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2016 247,639 miles

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

slight damage to offside rear tailight

slight oil leak

Pass 29 May 2015 224,163 miles

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

advise offside stop lamp lense broken on corner

advise oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2014 197,282 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

oil leak at engine

Pass 5 Jun 2013 165,441 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise nearside rear brake backing plate corroded

advise service light on advise offside headlamp glass cracked

oil leak at engine

Fail 24 May 2013 164,073 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

advise nearside rear brake backing plate corroded

advise service light on advise offside headlamp glass cracked

advise slight noise o/s/f wheel bearing

offside bottom balljoint cover advise

oil leak at engine

Pass 13 Jun 2012 135,339 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 31 May 2012 134,314 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 124,317 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 121,301 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 117,821 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 113,664 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 113,649 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 May 2007 108,964 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2007 108,964 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 18 May 2006 102,912 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 HSV is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HSV, 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 HSV is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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