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AO52 AXH

2002 Volvo S40

Gold Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

101,573 mi
Last recorded101,573 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 AXH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 101,573 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Dec 2025 101,573 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 89,225 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear anti roll bar 'D' bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 83,981 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust is corroded and weakened at rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 83,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust is corroded and weakened at rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 82,369 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Nearside and offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 80,712 miles

Front Outer Nearside and offside drive shaft gaiters slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 79,269 miles

Both front outer drive shaft gaiters slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 77,355 miles

Front Outer Driveshaft gaiters slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 74,425 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both outer driveshaft gaiters starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 Nov 2017 71,364 miles

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.5.C.1a)

Slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 7 Dec 2016 68,310 miles

Front anti-roll bar linkage dust covers slightly deteriorated

Front outer drive shaft gaiters slightly deteriorated

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

Slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 24 Nov 2015 64,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.7mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.4mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.2mm tread - wearing unevenly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing when turned by hand

Pass 1 Dec 2014 60,921 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside windscreen wiper split but still clears screen

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 25 Nov 2013 56,591 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 56,591 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 53,084 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

underside of vehicle has early sighns of corrosion,preventitive measures advised

Pass 21 Nov 2011 48,322 miles

rear suspension arm bushes starting to split

Pass 15 Dec 2010 44,553 miles

offside front anti-roll bar link gaiter split

rear trailing arm, link rod bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 9 Dec 2010 44,488 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front anti-roll bar link gaiter split

rear trailing arm, link rod bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Dec 2009 41,752 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 37,078 miles

front to rear brake pipes greased in places but starting to rust around fuel tank

front tyre treads getting low

Pass 11 Dec 2007 32,337 miles

front to rear and rear brake pipes waxed not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Dec 2006 26,699 miles

rear tyre treads getting low †front to rear brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 16 Dec 2005 20,849 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 AXH is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 AXH, 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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AO52 AXH is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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