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AE52 HZH

2002 Volvo S40

Gold Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

65,808 mi
Last recorded65,808 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 HZH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2015 65,808 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2015 65,726 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 58,002 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 56,614 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2013 56,612 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2012 49,371 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 49,299 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 42,458 miles

front and rear brake pads getting low

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 20 Aug 2010 39,105 miles

both front tyres 3mm

slight crack in windscreen

Pass 19 Aug 2009 36,279 miles

crack in windscreen "zone a"

Pass 22 Aug 2008 33,583 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 29,876 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 26,118 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 HZH is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,783cc petrol 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 HZH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE52 HZH registered?

AE52 HZH is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is AE52 HZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 HZH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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