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AE52 HTN

2002 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

42,950 mi
Last recorded42,950 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 HTN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 42,950 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 42,878 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre to rear exhaust join deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2014 41,882 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/F brake slightly binding

Fail 24 Jul 2014 41,882 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/F brake slightly binding

Pass 24 Jul 2013 39,269 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 36,851 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 34,339 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 31,503 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 28,226 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 24,339 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 24,339 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 20,329 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 20,324 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 16,061 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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AE52 HTN is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AE52 HTN, 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 AE52 HTN registered?

AE52 HTN is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is AE52 HTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 HTN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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