MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,610 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A5 ABV is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
Across all 2002 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 81,746 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A5 ABV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Volvo S40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was A5 ABV registered?
A5 ABV is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 March 2002.
Is A5 ABV safe to buy?
The MOT history for A5 ABV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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