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AU52 NZE

2002 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

122,673 mi
Last recorded122,673 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 NZE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 122,673 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to legal limit 3 mm

Fail 14 Feb 2017 122,673 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front tyre close to legal limit 3 mm

Pass 26 Jan 2016 113,827 miles

Rear Both rear discs corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 113,827 miles

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

Rear Both rear discs corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 108,494 miles

Nearside rear marker light not working

Reaer brake discs corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 103,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear silencer flange corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2014 103,867 miles

rear silencer flange corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2013 100,653 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 100,653 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 92,260 miles

All tyres worn on edges

Fail 13 Sep 2011 92,260 miles

All tyres worn on edges

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 83,392 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 83,392 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 77,472 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 77,472 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 71,966 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 62,731 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 51,694 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 NZE is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NZE, 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 NZE registered?

AU52 NZE is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 September 2002.

Is AU52 NZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 NZE shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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