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AG51 EFP

2002 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

189,927 mi
Last recorded189,927 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG51 EFP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2015 189,927 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 189,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 184,881 miles

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

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)

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

brake pads worn

damage to n/s/r bodywork

fluctuation on front and rear service brakes

front brake discs worn

o/s/f seatbelt webbing becoming excessively frayed

o/s/r +n/s/r brake back plates heavily corroded

oil leak

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

uneven application on front and rear service brakes

Fail 31 Jan 2014 184,881 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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)

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

brake pads worn

damage to n/s/r bodywork

fluctuation on front and rear service brakes

front brake discs worn

o/s/f seatbelt webbing becoming excessively frayed

o/s/r +n/s/r brake back plates heavily corroded

oil leak

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

uneven application on front and rear service brakes

Pass 1 Feb 2013 181,372 miles

Metal brake pipe going to n/s rear hose is starting to corrode.

N/s front fog lamp is not working.

O/s front seat belt webbing is deteriorating.

Unable to check oil level, dipstick is broken.

Fail 28 Jan 2013 181,327 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Metal brake pipe going to n/s rear hose is starting to corrode.

N/s front fog lamp is not working.

O/s front seat belt webbing is deteriorating.

O/s front tyre is on the limit of wear.

O/s rear tyre is very close to the limit.

Unable to check oil level, dipstick is broken.

Pass 23 Jan 2012 172,155 miles

Bushes in n/s rear short lateral tie bar are deteriorating.

Covers preventing access to some components.

Front ball joint & anti roll bar joint gaiters are perishing.

Rear tyres are getting close to the limit.

Unable to check oil level - dipstick broken.

Fail 23 Jan 2012 172,155 miles

Bushes in n/s rear short lateral tie bar are deteriorating.

Covers preventing access to some components.

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front ball joint & anti roll bar joint gaiters are perishing.

Rear tyres are getting close to the limit.

Unable to check oil level - dipstick broken.

Pass 21 Jan 2011 155,889 miles

Dipstick is broken.

Front tyres are close to the limit.

Handbrake lever on o/s rear caliper is not returning to stop.

Metal brake pipe at rear starting to corrode.

Rear brake discs look worn & corroded, recommend they are replaced next time pads are changed.

front and rear brake pads look low.

Fail 21 Jan 2011 155,889 miles

Dipstick is broken.

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front tyres are close to the limit.

Handbrake lever on o/s rear caliper is not returning to stop.

Metal brake pipe at rear starting to corrode.

Rear brake discs look worn & corroded, recommend they are replaced next time pads are changed.

front and rear brake pads look low.

Fail 27 Jan 2010 143,551 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Damage to n/s rear.

Dipstick does not reach oil.

Metal brake pipe going to n/s rear is corroding.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil on engine.

Pass 27 Jan 2010 143,551 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Damage to n/s rear.

Dipstick does not reach oil.

Metal brake pipe going to n/s rear is corroding.

Oil on engine.

Pass 21 Nov 2008 125,086 miles

N/s inner taillight not working.

O/s rear tyre is wearing on the edges and close to the limit.

Fail 21 Nov 2008 125,086 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

N/s inner taillight not working.

O/s rear tyre is wearing on the edges and close to the limit.

Pass 23 Nov 2007 103,952 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake cables notchy and binding slightly

offside rear tyre 3-4mm

Fail 22 Nov 2007 103,952 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake cables notchy and binding slightly

offside rear tyre 3-4mm

Fail 23 Nov 2006 78,575 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 78,575 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Nov 2005 57,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 57,872 miles

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

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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AG51 EFP is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AG51 EFP, 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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AG51 EFP is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 January 2002.

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