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AU02 ZSG

2002 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

158,287 mi
Last recorded158,287 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 ZSG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 158,287 miles

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 21 Apr 2017 158,287 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Mar 2016 150,769 miles

O/s headlamp damaged

Fail 16 Mar 2016 150,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

O/s headlamp damaged

Pass 22 Apr 2015 146,388 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 146,388 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 137,474 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front brake pipes to hub flexi hoses corroded

headlamp glass damaged front offside

nearside door mirror damaged

offside front wiper blade slightly displaced-but clearing screen

rear anti roll bar link arm bottom rubber bushes perished

Pass 24 Apr 2013 129,848 miles

o/s headlamp lens damaged

Fail 16 Apr 2013 129,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s headlamp lens damaged

Pass 17 Apr 2012 121,921 miles

Both side front bottom ball joint dust covers deteriorating.

O/s headlamp lens damaged

Fail 17 Apr 2012 121,921 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both side front bottom ball joint dust covers deteriorating.

O/s headlamp lens damaged

Pass 12 Apr 2011 111,691 miles

Both steel brake pipes feeding the rear flexi-pipes are starting to corrode.

Nearside front steel brake pipe feeding the flexi-pipe is starting to corrode.

Fail 12 Apr 2011 111,691 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Both steel brake pipes feeding the rear flexi-pipes are starting to corrode.

Nearside front steel brake pipe feeding the flexi-pipe is starting to corrode.

Pass 13 Apr 2010 103,013 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 92,384 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 92,377 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 82,000 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 71,146 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 59,018 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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AU02 ZSG is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AU02 ZSG, 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 AU02 ZSG registered?

AU02 ZSG is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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