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AM51 SVP

2002 Volvo V40

White Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,845 mi
Last recorded115,845 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2011
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM51 SVP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2011 115,845 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 115,845 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 105,069 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 96,908 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2009 96,687 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front number plate damaged

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 86,808 miles

Offside lower body damaged Nearside rear wheel inside rim slightly damaged

Pass 7 Feb 2007 76,806 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 76,805 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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AM51 SVP is a 2002 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AM51 SVP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AM51 SVP?

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What year was AM51 SVP registered?

AM51 SVP is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is AM51 SVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM51 SVP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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