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AO52 AXJ

2002 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

175,204 mi
Last recorded175,204 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 AXJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2015 175,204 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres low on tread.

Fail 17 Feb 2015 175,201 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres low on tread.

Pass 24 Feb 2014 160,002 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 148,882 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 15 Feb 2013 148,882 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 134,520 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 119,167 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 106,580 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 106,578 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 93,022 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 80,989 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 65,772 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 65,772 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 49,369 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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AO52 AXJ is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 AO52 AXJ, 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 AO52 AXJ registered?

AO52 AXJ is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 November 2002.

Is AO52 AXJ safe to buy?

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