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AJ51 EGZ

2002 Volvo S40

Yellow Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,340 mi
Last recorded129,340 miles
Recorded on22 May 2012
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 EGZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2012 129,340 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 129,340 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 119,987 miles

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO O/S/F WHEEL RIM

Fail 2 Apr 2011 119,944 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO O/S/F WHEEL RIM

Pass 7 Apr 2010 106,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

front crossmamber bolt loose

Pass 28 Mar 2009 96,898 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 89,850 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 84,198 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 72,744 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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AJ51 EGZ is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Yellow with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AJ51 EGZ, 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 AJ51 EGZ registered?

AJ51 EGZ is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 January 2002.

Is AJ51 EGZ safe to buy?

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