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CE52 VTL

2002 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

120,744 mi
Last recorded120,744 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 VTL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 120,744 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 May 2022 120,613 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

cracking to n/s rear tyre

Pass 11 Jan 2021 110,744 miles

Brake fluid slightly discoloured

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

Offside Front Bumper marker light lens damaged

Pass 10 Jan 2020 107,870 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 104,012 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 99,943 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 94,546 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 94,546 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 90,282 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 85,354 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 79,992 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jan 2014 79,992 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 73,515 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 68,494 miles

front tyre worn to approx 2.5-3mm

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

o/s and n/s front outer c v boots slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2011 63,901 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 58,654 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 51,837 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

front tyres on approx 2.5mm

Pass 9 Jan 2008 44,495 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 36,532 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 27,807 miles

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 VTL is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VTL, 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 VTL registered?

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

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