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AD51 CZL

2002 Volvo S40

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

208,617 mi
Last recorded208,617 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 CZL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2013 208,617 miles

Air bag light on

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine has oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2012 202,420 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 202,420 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 193,092 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

wiper blades split on end slightly

Fail 16 Dec 2010 193,074 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

wiper blades split on end slightly

Pass 11 Jan 2010 182,404 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 170,713 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2008 158,928 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 158,913 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 149,173 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 149,098 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 15 Dec 2005 137,422 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 137,422 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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AD51 CZL is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD51 CZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AD51 CZL?

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What year was AD51 CZL registered?

AD51 CZL is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 January 2002.

Is AD51 CZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD51 CZL shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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