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AE02 ZHF

2002 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,185 mi
Last recorded121,185 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 ZHF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 121,185 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 113,393 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s mirror missing

nail in n/s rear tyre

sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2016 113,391 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users bulb/reflector insecure (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported and insecure (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nail in n/s rear tyre

sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Apr 2016 113,386 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 109,775 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 109,775 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 99,093 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 87,919 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal minimum(205 50 ZR16 87W exelero)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 87,826 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear tyres worn close to legal minimum(205 50 ZR16 87W exelero)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 81,071 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 73,897 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 73,897 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 67,008 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Fail 6 Mar 2009 60,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 60,046 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 51,875 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 43,851 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 32,262 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 ZHF is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,834cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZHF, 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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AE02 ZHF is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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