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AU52 HVH

2002 Volvo V40

Gold Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,250 mi
Last recorded142,250 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 HVH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2013 142,250 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 142,244 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 129,325 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 129,325 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 116,616 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 101,588 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 86,667 miles

front brake pads getting low

slight leak from power steering pipe

small cut in n/s rear tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2008 72,146 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 56,533 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 38,798 miles

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)

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 HVH is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Gold with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HVH, 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

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What year was AU52 HVH registered?

AU52 HVH is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 October 2002.

Is AU52 HVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 HVH shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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