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AE02 HHB

2002 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,738 mi
Last recorded105,738 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2010
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 HHB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2010 105,738 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn not excessively

o/s/f head lamp glass cracked not effecting beam pattern

rear brake discs worn not excessively

Pass 10 Jun 2010 105,738 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn not excessively

o/s/f head lamp glass cracked not effecting beam pattern

rear brake discs worn not excessively

Pass 24 Jun 2009 100,484 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f head lamp lens cracked not effecting pattern

rear number plate backing missing above letter A still readable from bistance

Fail 22 Jun 2009 100,480 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f head lamp lens cracked not effecting pattern

rear number plate backing missing above letter A still readable from bistance

Fail 11 Jun 2008 95,525 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 95,525 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 68,757 miles

N\S front headlamp washer inop

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 68,251 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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AE02 HHB is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AE02 HHB, 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 AE02 HHB registered?

AE02 HHB is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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