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AO52 ZKB

2002 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,842 mi
Last recorded142,842 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 ZKB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 142,842 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 142,841 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 133,171 miles

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

exhaust joint between centre and rear in very poor condition

various oil leaks

Fail 20 Dec 2016 133,169 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust joint between centre and rear in very poor condition

various oil leaks

Pass 21 Dec 2015 127,667 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

front to rear brake pipes rusting

Fail 21 Dec 2015 127,667 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

front to rear brake pipes rusting

Pass 19 Dec 2014 116,832 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Dec 2014 116,832 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 105,792 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 94,969 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 82,734 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 82,734 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 73,276 miles

ADVISE - FRONT BRAKES GETTING LOW

ADVISE - N/S/R BRAKE BEEN HOT

ADVISE - REAR SWING ARM BUSHES WORN

Pass 15 Dec 2009 64,881 miles

ADVISE - N/S/R TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT - O/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT - N/S/R SHOCK DAMP

Fail 11 Dec 2009 64,802 miles

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

ADVISE - N/S/R TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT - O/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT - N/S/R SHOCK DAMP

Pass 9 Dec 2008 55,136 miles

Advise 23% imbalance on front brakes

Advise rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 10 Dec 2007 46,757 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 36,542 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 ZKB is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO52 ZKB, 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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AO52 ZKB is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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