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CX52 VTZ

2002 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,516 mi
Last recorded116,516 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 VTZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 116,516 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner position lamp not working and lamp cracked

Nearside Rear tyre heavily misshaped inner edge

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake pads look low unable to see clearly

engine oil level low

front and rear number plates delaminating

slight binding drivers side front brake and run out on brake tester

tow bar corroding

Fail 7 May 2019 116,516 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt swivel ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner position lamp not working and lamp cracked

Nearside Rear tyre heavily misshaped inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre on 2mm

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake pads look low unable to see clearly

engine oil level low

front and rear number plates delaminating

slight binding drivers side front brake and run out on brake tester

tow bar corroding

Pass 22 May 2018 106,016 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2018 106,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 94,154 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 89,853 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 83,189 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 83,189 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 78,798 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 75,830 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 72,181 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 66,185 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2012 66,185 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2011 61,265 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 61,255 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 53,344 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 45,917 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 38,894 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 38,894 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 31,002 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 22,608 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 VTZ is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VTZ, 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 CX52 VTZ registered?

CX52 VTZ is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 November 2002.

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