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AU52 VLO

2002 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

167,863 mi
Last recorded167,863 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 VLO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2013 167,863 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 159,622 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 143,924 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 127,825 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 113,286 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 101,165 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 88,092 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 88,041 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres have slight uneven tread blocks on inside edge.

Pass 20 May 2006 76,106 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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AU52 VLO is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AU52 VLO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AU52 VLO?

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What year was AU52 VLO registered?

AU52 VLO is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is AU52 VLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 VLO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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