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AE52 HVZ

2002 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,219 mi
Last recorded142,219 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2009
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 HVZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2009 142,219 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 133,383 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Jul 2008 133,369 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jun 2007 115,047 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted o/s rear not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 6 May 2006 95,427 miles

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

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 HVZ is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HVZ, 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 HVZ registered?

AE52 HVZ is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is AE52 HVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 HVZ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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