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AR51 KVD

2002 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,724 mi
Last recorded88,724 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 KVD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 88,724 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 79,331 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 79,331 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 72,079 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 72,079 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 64,253 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 56,187 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall thin

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2014 50,230 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 44,000 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 38,050 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 32,471 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 30,515 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 29,379 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 26,406 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 23,063 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 19,817 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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AR51 KVD is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AR51 KVD, 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 AR51 KVD registered?

AR51 KVD is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 January 2002.

Is AR51 KVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 KVD shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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