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CA51 UTZ

2002 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

112,373 mi
Last recorded112,373 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA51 UTZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2014 112,373 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 112,373 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 106,851 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 106,851 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 101,720 miles

control stalk inserure but working

engine management light on

Fail 30 Jun 2012 101,720 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

control stalk inserure but working

engine management light on

Pass 18 Aug 2011 97,291 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 97,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 91,548 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 91,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2009 86,301 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 78,418 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 78,418 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 71,760 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 71,760 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 63,547 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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CA51 UTZ is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 CA51 UTZ, 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 CA51 UTZ?

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What year was CA51 UTZ registered?

CA51 UTZ is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 February 2002.

Is CA51 UTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA51 UTZ shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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