MOT Status
ValidMileage
101,573 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust is corroded and weakened at rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
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))
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))
Front Outer Nearside and offside drive shaft gaiters slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Both front outer drive shaft gaiters slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Outer Driveshaft gaiters slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
both outer driveshaft gaiters starting to deteriorate
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
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
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
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
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
underside of vehicle has early sighns of corrosion,preventitive measures advised
rear suspension arm bushes starting to split
offside front anti-roll bar link gaiter split
rear trailing arm, link rod bushes starting to deteriorate
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
front to rear brake pipes greased in places but starting to rust around fuel tank
front tyre treads getting low
front to rear and rear brake pipes waxed not allowing full inspection
rear tyre treads getting low †front to rear brake pipes starting to rust
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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