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AO52 ABN

2002 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

71,286 mi
Last recorded71,286 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 ABN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 71,286 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2014 67,628 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 May 2014 67,628 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 May 2013 62,908 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 57,461 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 48,736 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 39,185 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 28,462 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 18,724 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 14,125 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 10,239 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 7,859 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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AO52 ABN is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AO52 ABN, 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 AO52 ABN registered?

AO52 ABN is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 November 2002.

Is AO52 ABN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO52 ABN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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