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AE52 HZR

2002 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

124,864 mi
Last recorded124,864 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 HZR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 124,864 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 118,766 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/n/s (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2015 107,897 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 107,897 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 97,747 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 97,681 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside registration plate lamp slightly deteriorated

small splits present in fuel cap sealing washer

Fail 17 Feb 2014 97,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside registration plate lamp slightly deteriorated

small splits present in fuel cap sealing washer

Pass 18 Feb 2013 87,592 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 81,938 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 81,933 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 76,397 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 27 Mar 2010 70,119 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 70,119 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 62,992 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 56,271 miles

Advise offside head light cracked not affecting beam pattern

Pass 30 Mar 2007 48,113 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 39,841 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 HZR is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HZR, 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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AE52 HZR is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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