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AE52 JBZ

2002 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

71,451 mi
Last recorded71,451 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 JBZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 71,451 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s tie bar bush's deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pedal has longer than normal pedal travel, brake performance good

Fail 24 Sep 2020 71,746 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s tie bar bush's deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 70,027 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 66,422 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2018 66,422 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 61,684 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 61,684 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 54,578 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 54,578 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 49,260 miles

front number plate

Fail 15 Sep 2015 49,260 miles

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

front number plate

Pass 9 Sep 2014 44,884 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 44,884 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 41,577 miles

both rear tyres small cracks

Pass 10 Sep 2012 36,510 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 36,510 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 33,277 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 33,277 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 28,624 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 28,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 22,798 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 22,797 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 21,347 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2008 21,347 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2007 18,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 18,169 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 15,586 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 JBZ is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 JBZ, 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 JBZ registered?

AE52 JBZ is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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