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CE52 XDD

2002 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

178,651 mi
Last recorded178,651 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 XDD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 178,651 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 178,556 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 165,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 165,385 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 155,178 miles

Rear boot floor and chassis rails rusty

front brake back plates rusty

front lower suspension arm bushes deteriated

rear inner quaters rusty

Fail 25 Oct 2016 155,141 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear boot floor and chassis rails rusty

front brake back plates rusty

front lower suspension arm bushes deteriated

rear inner quaters rusty

Pass 28 Oct 2015 143,483 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wear in both wiper spindles

Pass 18 Oct 2014 138,187 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play in both wiper spindles

Pass 31 Oct 2013 131,659 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 120,404 miles

Nearside Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing on edges

nearside front brake pipe corroded

offside rear brake disc bacing plate corrroded & deteriorated

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2012 120,404 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing on edges

nearside front brake pipe corroded

offside rear brake disc bacing plate corrroded & deteriorated

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2011 109,014 miles

nearside and offside rear lower track control arms, bushes worn, no excessive movement

Fail 7 Oct 2011 109,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

metal brake pipes corroded

metal fuel pipe corroded

nearside and offside rear lower track control arms, bushes worn, no excessive movement

rear brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2010 97,980 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside brake pipes corroded through clips & around tank etc JUST PASSABLE' @ TIME OF TEST ONLY-RECOMMEND INSPECT/REPLACE

Pass 9 Oct 2009 89,023 miles

Both rear lower link arm bushes perrishing.

Pass 16 Oct 2008 74,291 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside upper suspension arm starting to perish

slight dampness nearside steering rack

wear on outer edge nearside front tyre

Fail 16 Oct 2008 74,291 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside upper suspension arm starting to perish

slight dampness nearside steering rack

wear on outer edge nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2007 64,290 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 51,789 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 51,789 miles

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

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

Near side front tyre close to legal limit.

Near side rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 27 Oct 2005 40,370 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 40,360 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XDD is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XDD, 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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CE52 XDD is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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