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AK52 YOO

2002 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,003 mi
Last recorded119,003 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 YOO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 119,003 miles

Rear tyres perished

Fail 19 Sep 2017 119,003 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Sep 2016 117,572 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres perished

oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2016 117,552 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres perished

oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2015 113,587 miles

BOTH REAR AND N/S/FRONT TYRES CRACKED / PERISHED . 195/60R15 PRESTIVO.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH SIDES (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 113,579 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

BOTH REAR AND N/S/FRONT TYRES CRACKED / PERISHED . 195/60R15 PRESTIVO.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH SIDES (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 109,074 miles

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Sep 2013 103,782 miles

Oil leak

nearside front brake slightly binding on

Pass 18 Sep 2012 98,503 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 91,585 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2010 78,502 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 78,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 66,506 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 66,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 57,742 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 48,302 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 40,026 miles

unable to check inner brake pads

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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AK52 YOO is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YOO, 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 YOO is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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