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AK52 XHM

2002 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,716 mi
Last recorded77,716 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 XHM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 77,716 miles

front and rear number plates poor

nearside rear tyre is 14 years old - advise replacement

offside rear indicator flashing pale orange

offside rear tyre is 20 years old and is worn on inner edge - advise replacement

rear tyres perished

various steering and suspension joint dust boots perished

windscreen damaged

Fail 17 Sep 2025 77,716 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

front and rear number plates poor

nearside rear tyre is 14 years old - advise replacement

offside rear indicator flashing pale orange

offside rear tyre is 20 years old and is worn on inner edge - advise replacement

rear tyres perished

various steering and suspension joint dust boots perished

windscreen damaged

Pass 18 Sep 2024 77,280 miles

nearside rear tyre 13 years old - advise replacement

offside rear indicator flashing pale orange

offside rear tyre 19 years old - advise replacement

rear tyres perished

service light on

various steering and suspension joint dust boots perished

windscreen damaged

wipers poor and split

Pass 20 Sep 2023 77,265 miles

fuel cap seal poor

hazard light switch operation poor

imbalance between parking brakes

nearside headlight wiper blade missing

nearside rear tyre perished and is 11 years old - advise replacement

offside rear indicator flashing pale orange

offside rear tyre perished and 18 years old - advise replacement

various steering and suspension joint dust boots are perished

Fail 20 Sep 2023 77,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

fuel cap seal poor

hazard light switch operation poor

imbalance between parking brakes

nearside headlight wiper blade missing

nearside rear tyre perished and is 11 years old - advise replacement

offside rear indicator flashing pale orange

offside rear tyre perished and 18 years old - advise replacement

various steering and suspension joint dust boots are perished

Pass 26 Sep 2022 76,193 miles

both front suspension lower ball joints have perished boots

imbalance between parking brakes

rear indicators flashing pale orange

service light on

Pass 22 Sep 2021 75,938 miles

all tyres are over 10 years old

all brake discs corroded

front tyres perished and worn on edges - advise replacement

fuel cap seal poor

headlight wiper blades in poor condition

imbalance between parking brakes

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

service light on

Pass 18 Sep 2020 75,924 miles

front tyres perished and worn on both edges - advise replacement

fuel filter corroded

imbalance between parking brakes

nearside wiper split

rear wiper rubber incomplete

service light on

various brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2019 75,781 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres and valves perishing / deteriorated

front brake discs surface corrosion

parking brake travel long

rear of offside front to rear metal brake pipe corroding

rear suspension tie rod linkage bushes very deteriorated

wipers poor

Fail 2 Sep 2019 75,781 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres and valves perishing / deteriorated

front brake discs surface corrosion

parking brake travel long

rear of offside front to rear metal brake pipe corroding

rear suspension tie rod linkage bushes very deteriorated

wipers poor

Pass 21 Sep 2018 75,774 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

corrossion on rear exhaust joint

Fail 21 Sep 2018 75,774 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

corrossion on rear exhaust joint

Pass 16 Sep 2017 75,688 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2017 75,688 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 75,675 miles

NEAR & OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES MD=1707 ----------AGE DETERIORATION

Offside Rear TYRE--AGE DETERIORATION MD=1405

Fail 17 Sep 2016 75,675 miles

NEAR & OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES MD=1707 ----------AGE DETERIORATION

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear TYRE--AGE DETERIORATION MD=1405

Pass 28 Sep 2015 75,609 miles

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

both front tyres deteriorating

Fail 21 Sep 2015 75,605 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres deteriorating

Pass 2 Sep 2014 75,332 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 75,044 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 74,126 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 73,863 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 73,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 73,175 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/side and n/side front tyres wearing on inside

o/side and n/side rear tyres wearing on inside

Pass 17 Sep 2009 72,182 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 71,168 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 66,577 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 55,990 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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AK52 XHM is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK52 XHM, 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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AK52 XHM is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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