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AE52 UWD

2002 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

217,046 mi
Last recorded217,046 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 UWD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2014 217,046 miles

os/and n/s rear brake disc back plate corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2014 216,816 miles

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

os/and n/s rear brake disc back plate corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2013 204,685 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 193,914 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 193,896 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Inner Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2011 179,506 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2011 179,485 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2010 169,180 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 169,180 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 153,650 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 153,650 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 139,209 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 138,956 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 121,008 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 121,008 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 99,445 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 UWD is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 UWD, 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 UWD registered?

AE52 UWD is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is AE52 UWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 UWD shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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