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AF52 AYC

2002 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,401 mi
Last recorded152,401 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 AYC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 152,401 miles

Corrosion on both rear chassis rails

Offside headlamp glass damaged & beam image weak

Oil leaks

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2015 137,732 miles

Battery is loose

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 137,731 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Battery is loose

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 127,116 miles

Battery is loose

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Oct 2014 127,087 miles

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

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

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

Battery is loose

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F Tyre is worn on the edges of the tread

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2013 116,692 miles

Battery is loose

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2013 116,685 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Battery is loose

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2012 103,171 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2011 92,101 miles

offside front brake grabbing on slightly

Pass 6 Oct 2010 79,010 miles

Babyseat fitted to offside rear of vehicle.

Both side repeaters slightly faded.

Nearside front tyre on limit on inner edge.

Pass 17 Sep 2009 69,114 miles

Baby seat fitted to offside rear.

Pass 10 Sep 2008 56,877 miles

Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Sep 2008 56,877 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 51,076 miles

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Sep 2006 42,493 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 32,446 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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AF52 AYC is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF52 AYC, 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 AF52 AYC registered?

AF52 AYC is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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