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AE51 MZU

2002 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

182,532 mi
Last recorded182,532 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 MZU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 182,532 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2021 182,532 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2020 175,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 175,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 169,555 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wing slightly corried

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear under wing arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sill areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2018 154,089 miles

Nearside Front 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 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))

underside corroded and rusty

Pass 1 Aug 2017 139,787 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Filter very rusty

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 18 Jul 2017 139,040 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Fuel Filter very rusty

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Aug 2016 126,996 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

advise: rear brake pipes corroded

advise: sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2015 113,920 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil Leak

Fail 5 Oct 2015 113,919 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil Leak

Pass 2 Oct 2014 105,432 miles

(1.1A.3b)The nearside rear park lamp is inoperative

(1.1A.3b)The offside rear park lamp is inoperative

(1.7.2)The nearside front headlamp wiper arm/blade is missing

(1.7.2)The offside front headlamp wiper arm/blade is missing

(1.8A.1b)The nearside front headlamp dipped beam image is slightly affected

(3.6B.2c)The front to rear brake pipe(s) are the rear floor panel area are corroding along their lengths

(3.6B.2c)The nearside rear brake pipe(s) are corroding

(3.6B.2c)The offside rear brake pipe(s) are corroding

(3.7B.5b)The service brakes imbalance recorded across axle (1) are at 24%,indicating that service and or repairs are required

(3.7B.5b)The service brakes imbalance recorded across axle (2) are at 19%,indicating that service and or repairs are required

(3.7B.6b)The park brake imbalance recorded across axle (2) is at 30%,clearly indicating that service and or repairs are required

(4.1D.1e)The nearside front tyre valve stem is deteriorating

(4.1D.1e)The offside front tyre valve stem is deteriorating

(4.1E.1)The nearside front tyre breadth of tread has worn unevenly and is devoid of tread at each side of the central band

(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre breadth of tread has worn unevenly and is devoid of tread at each side of the central band

(4.1E.1)The offside rear tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 1.67mm

(5.2.6)The seat belt prescribed area (offside rear floor panel area) has corrosion present not yet reached the point of test failure at the time of the inspection

(6.1C.1)The nearside rear lamp lens is slightly damaged

(7.2.1)The fuel tank straps are deteriorating

(7.3.7)The LED display for the LPG system was not properly understood in its operation at the time of the inspection and has been tested on the fuel presented.

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Fail 2 Oct 2014 105,432 miles

(1.1A.3b)The nearside rear park lamp is inoperative

(1.1A.3b)The offside rear park lamp is inoperative

(1.7.2)The nearside front headlamp wiper arm/blade is missing

(1.7.2)The offside front headlamp wiper arm/blade is missing

(1.8A.1b)The nearside front headlamp dipped beam image is slightly affected

(3.6B.2c)The front to rear brake pipe(s) are the rear floor panel area are corroding along their lengths

(3.6B.2c)The nearside rear brake pipe(s) are corroding

(3.6B.2c)The offside rear brake pipe(s) are corroding

(3.7B.5b)The service brakes imbalance recorded across axle (1) are at 24%,indicating that service and or repairs are required

(3.7B.5b)The service brakes imbalance recorded across axle (2) are at 19%,indicating that service and or repairs are required

(3.7B.6b)The park brake imbalance recorded across axle (2) is at 30%,clearly indicating that service and or repairs are required

(4.1D.1e)The nearside front tyre valve stem is deteriorating

(4.1D.1e)The offside front tyre valve stem is deteriorating

(4.1E.1)The nearside front tyre breadth of tread has worn unevenly and is devoid of tread at each side of the central band

(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre breadth of tread has worn unevenly and is devoid of tread at each side of the central band

(4.1E.1)The offside rear tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 1.67mm

(5.2.6)The seat belt prescribed area (offside rear floor panel area) has corrosion present not yet reached the point of test failure at the time of the inspection

(6.1C.1)The nearside rear lamp lens is slightly damaged

(7.2.1)The fuel tank straps are deteriorating

(7.3.7)The LED display for the LPG system was not properly understood in its operation at the time of the inspection and has been tested on the fuel presented.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Pass 5 Sep 2013 92,876 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 92,876 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 80,536 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

off side rear tyre worn slightly uneven on inside edge

Pass 22 Sep 2011 68,979 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 60,255 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 58,328 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 53,748 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate deteriorating

Fail 5 Jan 2009 53,715 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 3 Jan 2008 48,746 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

gearbox leaking A.T.F.

offside rear light cluster broken but not emitting white light

Fail 3 Jan 2008 48,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

gearbox leaking A.T.F.

offside rear light cluster broken but not emitting white light

Pass 3 Jan 2007 43,282 miles

Oil leak from gear box.

Fail 3 Jan 2007 43,282 miles

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

Oil leak from gear box.

Pass 6 Jan 2006 38,092 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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AE51 MZU is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 AE51 MZU, 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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AE51 MZU is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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