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AJ52 AYB

2002 Volvo V40

Silver Lng 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

219,655 mi
Last recorded219,655 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 AYB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLng
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2013 219,655 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 219,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 203,845 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Jan 2012 203,845 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 194,305 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2011 194,305 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Jan 2010 184,131 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 184,131 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 173,240 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 21 Nov 2008 173,240 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 165,913 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 143,148 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 112,356 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
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AJ52 AYB is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc lng engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AJ52 AYB, 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 AJ52 AYB registered?

AJ52 AYB is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is AJ52 AYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ52 AYB shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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