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AU52 XGG

2002 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

157,880 mi
Last recorded157,880 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 XGG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 157,880 miles

osf ant-roll bar link bottom dust covert perishing

plastic covers fitted

play in nsf steering rack very close to excess

rear brake pads worn on legal limit

Fail 17 Aug 2011 139,050 miles

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

both rear indicators frading

front brake pads worn close to legal limit

nsf tyre worn on legal limit

osf wheel rim damaged

play in nsf steering reack very close to excess

screws in both rear tyres

small crack in windscreen

Pass 17 Aug 2011 139,050 miles

both rear indicators frading

front brake pads worn close to legal limit

nsf tyre worn on legal limit

osf wheel rim damaged

play in nsf steering reack very close to excess

screws in both rear tyres

small crack in windscreen

Pass 18 Aug 2010 112,005 miles

play in nearside front anti roll bar link

play in nearside front inner steering rack joint

Pass 16 Sep 2009 98,618 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Sep 2009 98,618 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 86,931 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 74,795 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 74,795 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 62,854 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 XGG is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XGG, 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 XGG is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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