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CE52 VCP

2002 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

179,541 mi
Last recorded179,541 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 VCP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 179,541 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (weak) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 179,517 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (weak) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 162,795 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 162,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 150,564 miles

Hazard light switch deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Dip beam headlight powers up with side/parking lights

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn on edges

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Nov 2017 150,558 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Hazard light switch deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Dip beam headlight powers up with side/parking lights

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn on edges

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Dec 2016 135,571 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 135,565 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 118,670 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 118,670 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 110,098 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 110,098 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 104,341 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 98,343 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 92,571 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 92,571 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 86,612 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 86,612 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 86,499 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 79,103 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 71,903 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 71,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 64,635 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 55,001 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front 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.

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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CE52 VCP is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 CE52 VCP, 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 CE52 VCP registered?

CE52 VCP is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 October 2002.

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