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AE52 UWG

2002 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,825 mi
Last recorded120,825 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 UWG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2013 120,825 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear registration plate has feature

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 25 Nov 2013 120,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear registration plate has feature

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Dec 2012 113,069 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 111,675 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 111,675 miles

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

Offside Front Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine check light ON

Pass 10 May 2010 108,950 miles

Battery insecure

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 100,990 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 100,952 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2008 92,655 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 92,655 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2007 78,114 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 78,114 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 61,943 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 61,943 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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
Full Volvo S40 reliability report

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AE52 UWG is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UWG, 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 UWG registered?

AE52 UWG is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 September 2002.

Is AE52 UWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 UWG shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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