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AG51 HFB

2002 Volvo V40

Gold Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,459 mi
Last recorded67,459 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG51 HFB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2013 67,459 miles

2 rear suspension small lateral links bushes deteriorated.

Front tyres different size to rears.

Pass 17 Jan 2012 61,048 miles

Both rear intermediate lateral links have worn bushes.

Front bush both rear trailing arms deteriorated.

Front tyres different size to rears.

Fuel pipes badly corroded at rear.

Rear brake hose metal ends badly corroded.

Fail 21 Jan 2011 54,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 54,499 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 49,005 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded.

Front brakes imbalanced

NSF brake disc corroded.

NSF tyre worn unevenly and underinflated.

Pass 3 Feb 2009 43,502 miles

NSF tyre slight bleb

OSF tyre close to legal limit

OSF tyre soft

Rear brake discs tarnished

Fail 26 Jan 2009 43,498 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

NSF tyre slight bleb

OSF tyre close to legal limit

OSF tyre soft

Rear brake discs tarnished

Pass 28 Jan 2008 36,983 miles

OSF brake disc corroded

Rear brake discs tarnished

Fail 21 Jan 2008 36,861 miles

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

OSF brake disc corroded

Rear brake discs tarnished

Pass 29 Jan 2007 29,670 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 23,158 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 23,158 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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AG51 HFB is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Gold with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HFB, 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 AG51 HFB registered?

AG51 HFB is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 February 2002.

Is AG51 HFB safe to buy?

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