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AE52 JBV

2002 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

119,431 mi
Last recorded119,431 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 JBV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2017 119,431 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 119,431 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)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak at filter

Pass 18 Nov 2015 101,203 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 101,195 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced pattern (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 91,589 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 91,589 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 80,844 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 80,844 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 73,857 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 66,353 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 66,353 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 58,935 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 51,781 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 51,781 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 44,196 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 44,196 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 37,739 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 37,739 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 31,418 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 JBV is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 JBV, 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 JBV registered?

AE52 JBV is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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