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AJ51 OLE

2002 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

96,798 mi
Last recorded96,798 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 OLE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2013 96,798 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 96,798 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 88,783 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 88,181 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 78,883 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 78,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 70,263 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 63,638 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 63,638 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 59,068 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 59,068 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 46,450 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 41,616 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 41,616 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 35,517 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 35,517 miles

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

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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AJ51 OLE 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 56.3%.

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 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 AJ51 OLE, 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 AJ51 OLE registered?

AJ51 OLE is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 January 2002.

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