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AE52 HZT

2002 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

166,309 mi
Last recorded166,309 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 HZT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 166,309 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 160,536 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 160,536 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 160,137 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 160,137 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 146,309 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 133,799 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 133,799 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 123,695 miles

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

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 discs pitted.

o/s front ball joint boot split.

steel brake pipes slightly pitted.

Fail 1 Sep 2010 123,695 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

brake discs pitted.

o/s front ball joint boot split.

steel brake pipes slightly pitted.

Pass 25 Aug 2009 115,626 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 105,176 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 88,113 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 70,276 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 54,206 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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AE52 HZT is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HZT, 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 HZT registered?

AE52 HZT is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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