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AE02 HUP

2002 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

209,684 mi
Last recorded209,684 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2019 209,684 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 194,862 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

o/s wiper w/box worn

rear exhaust mount broken

rear fuel pipes s/corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2018 194,862 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

o/s wiper w/box worn

rear exhaust mount broken

rear fuel pipes s/corroded

Pass 26 May 2017 186,169 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak engine ()

both rear back plates corroded

various under body corrosion

Fail 25 May 2017 186,060 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak engine ()

both rear back plates corroded

various under body corrosion

Pass 13 May 2016 176,321 miles

offside windscreen cracked, not affecting drivers view

Fail 13 May 2016 176,321 miles

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

offside windscreen cracked, not affecting drivers view

Pass 28 May 2015 164,690 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 18 May 2015 164,510 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 150,018 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 149,984 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 139,968 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2013 139,968 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 132,019 miles

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

Front disc's worn .

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 132,019 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front disc's worn .

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 123,707 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs slightly worn

offside front tyre tread 4mm

offside rear brake pads 75% worn and discs slightly worn

Pass 19 Mar 2010 112,976 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 99,724 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 99,724 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 91,706 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 82,312 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 68,030 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 HUP is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 HUP, 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 HUP is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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