2002 Volvo V40 1.9L Diesel · AO52 AXJ
2002 Volvo V40 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/11/2002. Recorded mileage 175,204 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/02/2016
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,204 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1870cc
AO52 AXJ Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2015
- 175,204 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Known faults for Volvo V40
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
AO52 AXJ Mileage History
- 16/11/200549,369 mi
- 14/11/200665,772 mi+16,403 mi
- 14/11/200665,772 mi
- 12/11/200780,989 mi+15,217 mi
- 12/11/200893,022 mi+12,033 mi
- 24/02/2010106,578 mi+13,556 mi
- 25/02/2010106,580 mi+2 mi
- 31/01/2011119,167 mi+12,587 mi
- 25/01/2012134,520 mi+15,353 mi
- 15/02/2013148,882 mi+14,362 mi
- 15/02/2013148,882 mi
- 24/02/2014160,002 mi+11,120 mi
- 17/02/2015175,201 mi+15,199 mi
- 18/02/2015175,204 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 13,593 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
AO52 AXJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volvo V40 (AO52 AXJ) between November 2005 and February 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 18 February 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress o”; “Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)”.
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