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AU52 NYL

2002 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

180,993 mi
Last recorded180,993 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 NYL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 180,993 miles

Front bumper and fog light damaged

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 180,993 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road zone a (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front bumper and fog light damaged

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 171,349 miles

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

slight damage to front number plate

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 1 Dec 2017 171,348 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing buckle missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

slight damage to front number plate

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 25 Nov 2016 153,490 miles

All suspension gaiters in poor condition

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 153,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

All suspension gaiters in poor condition

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 134,203 miles

hand brake travel on limit

slight damage to n/s headlamp glass

Fail 28 Aug 2015 134,011 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

hand brake travel on limit

slight damage to n/s headlamp glass

Pass 11 Sep 2014 116,452 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Rear brake pads wearing low.

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 96,517 miles

1. slight damage to front windscreen

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 96,517 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Screw in nearside rear tyre and both rear tyres near legal limits.

Pass 18 Sep 2012 78,168 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 78,168 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 70,291 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

fuel filter insecure

n/s/r tie rod bush worn

Pass 10 Aug 2010 60,827 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 60,827 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 53,402 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2009 53,402 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 45,792 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 38,609 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 30,103 miles

Nearside front tyre 2mm, nail in sidewall corner. Offside front tyre 1.6mm

Slight judder rear brakes

Pass 6 Sep 2005 20,855 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 NYL is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NYL, 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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AU52 NYL is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 September 2002.

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