MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,848 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
slight noise offside rear wheel bearing
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
stone chip offside front headlight
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
stone chip offside front headlight
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AY52 GVZ is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 AY52 GVZ, 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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How do I check the history of AY52 GVZ?
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What year was AY52 GVZ registered?
AY52 GVZ is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2002.
Is AY52 GVZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for AY52 GVZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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