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CN52 NGU

2002 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,243 mi
Last recorded87,243 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN52 NGU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 87,243 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 87,243 miles

Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted o/s n/s (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 80,437 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 80,437 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 73,316 miles

Corrosion on many parts of underside of vehicle.

Indicator switch faulty but working.

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 66,818 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 66,818 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 60,368 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 25 Oct 2011 60,368 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 54,120 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 46,869 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 41,764 miles

O/S/R SEAT BELT RECIEVER MISSING.

Pass 31 Aug 2007 35,151 miles

offside rear outer seatbelt reciever not fitted

Fail 30 Aug 2007 35,151 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear outer seatbelt reciever not fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2006 27,325 miles

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

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

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

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

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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CN52 NGU is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CN52 NGU, 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 CN52 NGU registered?

CN52 NGU is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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