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AY51 OBW

2002 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,386 mi
Last recorded90,386 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 OBW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2011 90,386 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 90,383 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 82,065 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear tyres going out of shape

Pass 8 Sep 2009 73,375 miles

right hand rear tyre going out of shape

Pass 10 Sep 2008 67,882 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 59,040 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 52,043 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 51,185 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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AY51 OBW is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AY51 OBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY51 OBW registered?

AY51 OBW is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is AY51 OBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY51 OBW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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