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AV52 TOJ

2002 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,086 mi
Last recorded142,086 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 TOJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2012 142,086 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside rear coil spring fractured but still sercure in strut

Fail 26 Apr 2012 141,908 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside rear coil spring fractured but still sercure in strut

Pass 14 Apr 2011 123,970 miles

NS mirror cracked

OS headlight cracked

Fail 11 Apr 2011 123,907 miles

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

NS mirror cracked

OS headlight cracked

Rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Apr 2010 116,868 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 116,867 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 110,612 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 101,808 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 82,990 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 63,404 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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AV52 TOJ is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol 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 AV52 TOJ, 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 AV52 TOJ registered?

AV52 TOJ is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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