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CX52 NLR

2002 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

160,340 mi
Last recorded160,340 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 NLR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 160,340 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 146,967 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front suspension top mount slightly noise

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 146,967 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front suspension top mount slightly noise

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 134,161 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 134,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 120,111 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Sep 2018 109,577 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 99,678 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nearside front top mounting movement under load (2.5.A.1c)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment offside front top mounting movement under load (2.5.A.1c)

Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside rear upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

advisory engine cover fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2017 99,678 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake pipe leaking vehicle has no brake (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside rear by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside rear by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Rear position lamp(s) not working nearside rear inner not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working offside rear outer not working (1.1.A.3b)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nearside front top mounting movement under load (2.5.A.1c)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment offside front top mounting movement under load (2.5.A.1c)

Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside rear upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

advisory engine cover fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2016 89,948 miles

engine bay covers and under body trays

Pass 5 Oct 2015 78,569 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 78,563 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2014 69,941 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 59,984 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 52,400 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 52,400 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 52,179 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 48,308 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 44,805 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 41,476 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 37,607 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 37,607 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2007 32,392 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 32,392 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 26,790 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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CX52 NLR is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 CX52 NLR, 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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CX52 NLR is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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