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AE52 HWD

2002 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2014
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

178,043 mi
Last recorded178,043 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 HWD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2013 178,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2013 178,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 163,827 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2012 163,827 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 150,476 miles

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

o/s rear tyre showing cracks to tread

Fail 21 Sep 2011 150,476 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

o/s rear tyre showing cracks to tread

Fail 20 Sep 2010 137,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 137,763 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 128,481 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 128,481 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 117,383 miles

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2008 117,383 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 104,838 miles

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)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 94,813 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 94,813 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 89,368 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 87,886 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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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AE52 HWD is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AE52 HWD, 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 AE52 HWD registered?

AE52 HWD is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 September 2002.

Is AE52 HWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 HWD shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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