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WG02 AZZ

2002 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

65,148 mi
Last recorded65,148 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG02 AZZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2014 65,148 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 58,388 miles

Headlamp wiper blades split.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

OSR tyre wearing on inner edge.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 55,367 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 53,710 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 52,394 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 50,764 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 50,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 48,483 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 44,527 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)

Fail 21 Jun 2007 44,527 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 40,675 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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WG02 AZZ is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WG02 AZZ, 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 WG02 AZZ registered?

WG02 AZZ is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 June 2002.

Is WG02 AZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG02 AZZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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