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AU52 HPA

2002 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

152,147 mi
Last recorded152,147 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 HPA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2015 152,147 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 152,147 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 136,391 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 124,831 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 107,408 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 107,408 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2010 89,099 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 89,099 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 79,037 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 78,954 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 69,583 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 62,176 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 51,887 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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AU52 HPA is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AU52 HPA, 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 AU52 HPA registered?

AU52 HPA is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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The MOT history for AU52 HPA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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