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AJ02 PZO

2002 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

184,913 mi
Last recorded184,913 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 PZO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2016 184,913 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 25 Jun 2015 175,505 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 161,000 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 147,835 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 133,914 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 122,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 122,362 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 104,809 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 81,284 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 65,525 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 65,525 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre tread cracking

Pass 18 Jun 2007 55,038 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 45,028 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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AJ02 PZO is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AJ02 PZO, 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 AJ02 PZO registered?

AJ02 PZO is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 May 2002.

Is AJ02 PZO safe to buy?

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