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RO52 NZW

2002 Volvo 400 Series

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

70,726 mi
Last recorded70,726 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO52 NZW
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 70,726 miles

Slight play in NS front lower arm front bush

Slight play in OS Front wheel

Pass 1 Aug 2014 66,008 miles

DFS59536

NS Front lower arm front bush weak

Fail 19 Aug 2013 60,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine management light on

front brake discs slightly worn/lipped

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2013 60,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine management light on

front brake discs slightly worn/lipped

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2012 55,560 miles

both front tyres very close to limit on 2mm

front brake pads getting low

slight play in nsf lower arm front bush

Pass 25 Aug 2011 49,620 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 49,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 43,136 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 39,205 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 34,821 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2008 34,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 28,435 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 22,248 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 17,512 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 17,512 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Volvo 400 Series?

Based on 322,363 MOT tests across 64,471 vehicles.

63.6%
Pass Rate
4,034
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
64,471
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,153
Brake pipe excessively corroded 24,058
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 21,487
position lamp(s) not working 14,771
parking brake recording little or no effort 14,617
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RO52 NZW is a 2002 Volvo 400 Series in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

The most common reason a Volvo 400 Series fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 24,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RO52 NZW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo 400 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 24 years old, this Volvo 400 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RO52 NZW registered?

RO52 NZW is a 2002 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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