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AE52 HZC

2002 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

182,075 mi
Last recorded182,075 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 HZC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2014 182,075 miles

exhaust mounts perished

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Dec 2013 172,821 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

n/s/f tyre getting low

surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

windscreen stonechipped in several places

Pass 12 Dec 2012 164,876 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

front brake discs badly worn on inner faces

windscreen stonechipped in several places

Pass 14 Dec 2011 153,190 miles

front brake discs badly worn on inner faces

windscreen stonechipped in several places

Fail 13 Dec 2011 153,190 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake discs badly worn on inner faces

windscreen stonechipped in several places

Pass 21 Dec 2010 137,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 126,813 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 110,803 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 92,731 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 79,613 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AE52 HZC is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AE52 HZC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE52 HZC registered?

AE52 HZC is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 September 2002.

Is AE52 HZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 HZC shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE52 HZC have outstanding finance?

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