MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,452 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
inner wheel arch covers fitted
inner wheel arch covers fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
sill & iner wheel arch covers fitted
sill & inner wheel arch covers fitted
advise sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
plastic sill covers fitted
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
plastic wear n/s/r seat belt pulls through has sharp edges.
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 VKG is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 VKG, 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 AY52 VKG registered?
AY52 VKG is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 December 2002.
Is AY52 VKG safe to buy?
The MOT history for AY52 VKG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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