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AU52 VFY

2002 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

150,537 mi
Last recorded150,537 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2019 150,537 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

headlamps switch on with remote switch as advised by driver

Pass 12 Sep 2018 140,352 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 140,352 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 136,000 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt both sides (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ends of both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 135,983 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated nsf + osf (3.6.B.4d)

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nsf + osf (2.4.G.2)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt both sides (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ends of both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 131,011 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 124,407 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 124,407 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front 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 12 Sep 2014 117,170 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 111,167 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 104,175 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 96,495 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 87,864 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 80,363 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 80,304 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 74,360 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 74,219 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 65,305 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2007 64,660 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 52,977 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 52,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 VFY is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VFY, 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 VFY registered?

AU52 VFY is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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