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AJ52 TZX

2002 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

67,151 mi
Last recorded67,151 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 TZX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 67,151 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 67,134 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp broken internally (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 66,549 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 1 Dec 2015 66,411 miles

MIL light on

Fail 1 Dec 2015 66,411 miles

MIL light on

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 65,871 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 64,315 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 59,515 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 54,991 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 49,861 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 49,858 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 45,574 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 45,574 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 38,735 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 31,821 miles

Nearside Front 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 front marker light not working

Pass 11 Dec 2006 24,459 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 24,459 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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AJ52 TZX 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 AJ52 TZX, 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 AJ52 TZX registered?

AJ52 TZX is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 December 2002.

Is AJ52 TZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ52 TZX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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