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AU52 HVZ

2002 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

147,001 mi
Last recorded147,001 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 HVZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 147,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge right on limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 139,835 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 132,406 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 121,467 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in centre box (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 121,467 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in centre box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 107,666 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 102,403 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 97,027 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 91,206 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)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 83,772 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 76,051 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 69,604 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 61,290 miles

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

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)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 57,527 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2006 49,477 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 42,268 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2005 42,267 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 HVZ is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HVZ, 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 HVZ registered?

AU52 HVZ is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 September 2002.

Is AU52 HVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 HVZ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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