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AO52 LPC

2002 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,512 mi
Last recorded128,512 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 LPC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 128,512 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 128,512 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 121,636 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 114,305 miles

Nearside Front 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 23 Sep 2014 106,788 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 99,242 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 91,175 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 82,913 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 82,913 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 73,434 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 64,576 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 55,540 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front & rear number plates faded

Fail 26 Sep 2008 55,477 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front & rear number plates faded

Pass 24 Sep 2007 46,971 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 37,921 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2005 28,805 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 28,805 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 LPC is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Silver 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 AO52 LPC, 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 LPC registered?

AO52 LPC is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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