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AE02 SXM

2002 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,591 mi
Last recorded158,591 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2010
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2010 158,591 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 158,536 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 153,410 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 May 2008 148,656 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 128,201 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 108,798 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 SXM is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AE02 SXM, 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 SXM registered?

AE02 SXM is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 March 2002.

Is AE02 SXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE02 SXM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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