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AF52 AYO

2002 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

172,218 mi
Last recorded172,218 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 AYO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2013 172,218 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 172,208 miles

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

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 167,157 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2012 167,157 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2011 154,895 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 154,895 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 146,748 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Feb 2010 146,748 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Feb 2009 135,177 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 135,177 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 118,977 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 104,335 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 88,396 miles

o/s/rear tyre worn close too limits on inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2005 85,739 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear view mirror insecure

Fail 12 Oct 2005 85,739 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear view mirror insecure

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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AF52 AYO is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AF52 AYO, 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 AYO registered?

AF52 AYO is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 October 2002.

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