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AU52 VLX

2002 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

192,610 mi
Last recorded192,610 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 192,610 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 192,583 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 185,645 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 181,809 miles

Nearside Front ball joint boot worn

Nearside Front ball joint play

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

both track rod end boots worn

Pass 5 Nov 2018 173,096 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 173,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 168,051 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 163,514 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 158,604 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 153,488 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 148,431 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 143,001 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 137,735 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 134,122 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 129,376 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 125,559 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 120,117 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 112,882 miles

n/s/f lower ball joint gaitor split.

Fail 24 Aug 2006 112,882 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/f lower ball joint gaitor split.

Pass 2 Sep 2005 104,254 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 VLX is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VLX, 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 VLX registered?

AU52 VLX is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 October 2002.

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