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AE52 HVB

2002 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

151,623 mi
Last recorded151,623 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 HVB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 151,623 miles

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

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

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

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

front wiper splitting on ends

oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2014 149,158 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded at rear joint

Fail 22 Oct 2014 149,158 miles

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded at rear joint

Pass 7 Nov 2013 146,235 miles

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

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

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

exh corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2013 146,171 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

exh corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2012 142,343 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2011 132,550 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 117,401 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 104,505 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 104,505 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 93,269 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 88,997 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 83,427 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 HVB is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HVB, 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 HVB registered?

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

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