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AE02 HTL

2002 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

120,122 mi
Last recorded120,122 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 HTL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 120,122 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s rear tyre is perishing

Pass 13 Nov 2019 107,131 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 107,128 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 97,322 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Fail 9 Oct 2018 97,322 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 15 Aug 2017 82,361 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 82,351 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 82,311 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

the front reg plate is cracked

Pass 12 Mar 2015 82,311 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

the front reg plate is cracked

Fail 15 Apr 2014 74,685 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 74,685 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 69,379 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 63,378 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 57,398 miles

front wipers starting to smear

Fail 12 Apr 2011 57,398 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 9 Apr 2010 49,837 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 49,835 miles

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 42,885 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 36,704 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 36,703 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 30,582 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 24,592 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 HTL is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HTL, 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 HTL registered?

AE02 HTL is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 May 2002.

Is AE02 HTL safe to buy?

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