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AY52 GWF

2002 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,267 mi
Last recorded104,267 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 GWF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 104,267 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 91,455 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 71,776 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 71,776 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 56,814 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 49,962 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 44,775 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front discs slightly low

Pass 26 Aug 2009 42,879 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 36,862 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 31,617 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 31,617 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 24,003 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 23,921 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 15,994 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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AY52 GWF is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AY52 GWF, 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 AY52 GWF registered?

AY52 GWF is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is AY52 GWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY52 GWF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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