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AK52 NCY

2002 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

77,404 mi
Last recorded77,404 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 NCY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 77,404 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2017 75,253 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 73,835 miles

nearside front cv gator worn

nearside front sidewall has cut in sidewall

nearside front tyre wall damadged

Pass 19 Mar 2015 71,700 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 68,998 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 68,686 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on exhaust system

offside front wiper has split end

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2012 67,992 miles

battery insecure

bonnet catch seizing

exhaust corroded

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2012 67,987 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

battery insecure

bonnet catch seizing

exhaust corroded

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2011 62,070 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 62,056 miles

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

wear to offside front tyre on edges

Pass 3 Nov 2010 53,065 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 46,383 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

eml on

locking wheel bolt key is in the glove box

offside front headlamp cracked

offside rear tyre worn unevenly

service light on

Fail 2 Nov 2009 46,381 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

eml on

locking wheel bolt key is in the glove box

offside front headlamp cracked

offside rear tyre worn unevenly

service light on

Pass 2 May 2009 39,610 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 26,068 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 23,956 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 19,124 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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AK52 NCY is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AK52 NCY, 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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AK52 NCY is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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