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AE52 UWJ

2002 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

225,725 mi
Last recorded225,725 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 UWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 225,725 miles

Front bumper slightly damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 225,724 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Front bumper slightly damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 215,856 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

hand brake has slight travel

Pass 17 Jan 2018 206,088 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 11 Jan 2017 202,843 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 202,843 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 198,019 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 191,736 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 186,311 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 180,471 miles

rear tyres worn uneven inner edge

Pass 14 Dec 2011 172,468 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 162,064 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 152,152 miles

both front tyres at 2mm

Pass 2 Sep 2008 133,361 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 133,361 miles

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

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 118,472 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 101,085 miles

front tyres 3-4mm

rear tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Pass 13 Sep 2005 82,464 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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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AE52 UWJ is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UWJ, 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 UWJ registered?

AE52 UWJ is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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