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AP52 WLD

2002 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,233 mi
Last recorded85,233 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 WLD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 85,233 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 71,373 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underside front to rear surface corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2023 70,984 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear section joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir and offside front pipework (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 70,984 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear section joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion to both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir and offside front pipework (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 70,397 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear section joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component damp around reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 69,713 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear silencer joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component damp around reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 69,713 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear silencer joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component damp around reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 68,940 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 67,838 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 67,269 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 67,269 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 66,585 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 65,649 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 65,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective wiper motor (1.7.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 20 Jul 2015 64,785 miles

n/s/f side wall cut slightly

Pass 8 Jul 2014 63,740 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 62,548 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 60,593 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Jul 2012 60,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r inner side light not working

Pass 1 Jul 2011 58,643 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 58,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Jul 2010 55,708 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 55,708 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 52,749 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 52,749 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 49,158 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007
Pass 18 Sep 2006 36,782 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 36,782 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 28,393 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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AP52 WLD is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AP52 WLD, 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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AP52 WLD is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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