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AU52 HWB

2002 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,146 mi
Last recorded93,146 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2009
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 HWB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2009 93,146 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 93,149 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 75,505 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 59,162 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 49,510 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 37,765 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 HWB is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HWB, 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 HWB registered?

AU52 HWB is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 September 2002.

Is AU52 HWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 HWB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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