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CE52 VTJ

2002 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

61,013 mi
Last recorded61,013 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 VTJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 61,013 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 59,279 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 59,279 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 57,312 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 57,312 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 55,541 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play rack (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 55,541 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Ball joint has slight play rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 53,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 50,874 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 48,154 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

plastic covers on both sills

Pass 22 Oct 2012 45,064 miles

plastic covers on both sills

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 43,051 miles

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

plastic covers on both sills

Pass 20 Oct 2010 39,984 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2009 36,687 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre rear seat belt under rear seat

Pass 23 Oct 2008 33,222 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 29,395 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 25,302 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 22,229 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 22,229 miles

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

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

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

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 VTJ is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CE52 VTJ, 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 VTJ registered?

CE52 VTJ is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 October 2002.

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