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AY52 VJN

2002 Volvo S40

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

165,677 mi
Last recorded165,677 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 VJN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 165,677 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 165,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 136,894 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 136,894 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 123,410 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 108,750 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 108,715 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 96,602 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 96,602 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 86,084 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2010 86,084 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 78,226 miles

both front bumper marker lights not working

both rear brake pipes starting to corrode

head lamp wipers split

rear brake pads very low, discs low also

windscreen chipped/cracked twice in zone 'a'

Pass 16 Sep 2008 68,944 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 60,460 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 52,934 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 44,353 miles

n/s/f tyre 2.mm †o/s/f tyre 3.mm †n/s/r tyre 3.mm †o/s/r tyre 4.mm

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 VJN is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2002 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 81,746 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VJN, 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 VJN registered?

AY52 VJN is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 November 2002.

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