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AU52 TVM

2002 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

127,762 mi
Last recorded127,762 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 TVM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 127,762 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 122,638 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 122,638 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 117,030 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened also back plates in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides have dirty protective covers (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front door handle broken but able to open the door

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

sill covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 16 Feb 2021 116,932 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened also back plates in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides have dirty protective covers (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front door handle broken but able to open the door

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 27 Feb 2020 112,648 miles

Offside Front door handle broken but able to open the door

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 112,538 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

EML on

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front door handle broken but able to open the door

Pass 1 Mar 2019 105,729 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

outer sill panel covers fitted obscuring sills

Fail 28 Feb 2019 105,729 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer position light not working (inner working)

outer sill panel covers fitted obscuring sills

Pass 20 Feb 2018 98,650 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front to centre exhaust clamp/joint (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear centre to rear exhaust joint (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear brakes have a slight judder

sill covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 20 Feb 2018 98,650 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre rubber broken, also rear deteriorated (7.1.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear brakes have a slight judder

sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 7 Feb 2017 88,498 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 84,273 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 78,845 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 72,645 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 67,214 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 61,264 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 55,972 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 50,180 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 50,180 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 44,088 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 44,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 38,706 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 30,443 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 30,443 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 23,185 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 15,552 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 TVM is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 TVM, 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 TVM is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 September 2002.

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